Mod 2: Scientific Research Proposal Flashcards
What is a literature review?
Syllabus: conduct a detailed literature review to support the validity, significance and appropriateness of the scientific research question
It’s a critical analysis of published sources, or literature, on a particular topic.
It provides a summary, classification, comparison and evaluation of the literature.
What does a literature review identify
Syllabus: conduct a detailed literature review to support the validity, significance and appropriateness of the scientific research question
What has been accepted/discredited in your field
Areas of conflict among different groups
Problems or issues that remain unsolved
Emerging trends/new approaches
How your research extends, builds upon, and departs from previous research
Importance of a rationale
Syllabus: develop the rationale and possible outcomes for the chosen scientific research
Justify the chosen topic
