Transportation Seminar Series
How to Conduct a Literature Search
Dec 1, 2008 (3:00 - 4:00 p.m., IACC 422)
A literature review is a discussion of published information in a particular subject area. This review is an important component of any research paper. The purpose of this seminar is to provide an overview of how to conduct a literature review. First, we will explain what an effective literature review should include and why it is needed. Where to find appropriate literature and how to write the review will also be discussed. Finally, a case study will be provided demonstrating an effective literature review.
Jeremy Mattson and David Ripplinger, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute –
NDSUJeremy Mattson and David Ripplinger are associate research fellows at the Small Urban & Rural Transit Center (SURTC), a research group affiliated with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute and North Dakota State University. Mr. Mattson's research since joining SURTC has focused on fuel costs, transit ridership, and the use of alternative fuels. He holds a B.A. degree in business management and economics and a M.S. degree in agricultural economics and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Transportation & Logistics at North Dakota State University. Mr. Ripplinger's research in transit has focused on a number of areas including technology adoption, coordination, student and university transportation, and transportation economics. He is a member of the Paratransit and Transportation Economics Committees of the Transportation Research Board. He received his master's degree from Iowa State and is currently in the Ph.D. program in Transportation & Logistics at North Dakota State.
