Literature & Literature Review

Question 1

What is literature?

Answer 1

A body of academic research that has been published about a phenomenon or subject and disseminated through publications

Question 2

Give three Examples of literature

Answer 2

Academic Journals, books, websites

Question 3

What is a literature review?

Answer 3

A comprehensive summary of ideas, issues, approaches, and research findings that have been published on a particular subject area or topic

Question 4

List the goals of the literature review

Answer 4

1. To demonstrate a familiarity with a body of knowledge and establish credibility
2. To show the path of prior research and how a current project is linked
3. To integrate and summarize what is known in an area
4. To team from others and stimulate new ideas

Question 5

What are the five features of a literature review?

Answer 5

1. Supports your research and provides reasons why it should be conducted
2. Summarizes by identifying the major concepts, arguments, theories and ideas which support your research
3. Evaluates by comparing the works consulted
4. Analyzes works to understand parts of research
5. Arranges content by use of subheadings

Question 6

What are the reasons write a literature review

Answer 6

1. To become more familiar with existing research
2. To critically analyze research studies
3. Allows resources to be evaluated and summarized in relation to your research work
4. Establishes the knowledge gap
5. Have a clear guidelines on what is expected
6. To identity the scope of research and issues to be addressed

Question 7

What are the key issues with a literature review?

Answer 7

1. Assess: is the source useful? Is information objective and reliable? Has the work been cited by others?
2. Summarize: state the main arguments, topics and conclusions
   3.reflect: has the publication changed your opinion on the topic? Can it be used in research