The framework for literature reviews with multiple functions in empirical papers : taking Chinese language integrated assessment research as an example

Abstract

A well-organized literature review (LR) is the basis for the originality of empirical papers. However, there are some issues in literature reviews in existing studies. To address these issues, this paper, taking two empirical studies in Chinese language assessment for examples, constructs a functional framework for LR, including “three phases and two levels”. The three phases consist of “integration, evaluation and questioning” in LR writing, while the two levels refer to the “fundamental and innovational” levels. The three phases and two levels integrate to form a dynamic framework of LR with multiple functions. The strategies to realize those functions are expounded. This paper aims to provide researchers with insightful ideas for LR writing. 适当的文献述评是确保实证性论文具有原创性的基础。然而，过往的一些文献述 评明显存在有待改进之处，如“多述而少评”“过度评价”和“述评失焦”等。 基于两篇语文综合评估的实证研究实践，本文建构了“三阶段*两层次”的文献述 评功能框架。三个阶段指“整合”“评价”与“提问”，两个层次包括“奠基” 和“创新”。“三阶段”与“两层次”交互作用，形成文献述评的立体功能。在 此基础上，本文初步提出达成这些功能的策略，可为研究者写好实证研究的文献 述评提供参考、借鉴。