pr MIDTERMS

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creation of new knowledge using existing knowledge

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RESEARCH

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inquiry or process of understanding a social or human probem

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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

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an inquiry into a social or human problem based on testing a theory

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QUANTITAIVE RESEARCH

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any element orn entity which can be measured for quantity/ quality

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VARIABLE

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anything that can affect and change teh results of study

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VARIABLE

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systematic investigation of observable phenomena where the researcher gatherz wuantitave or numerical data and subjects them to statisticl methods

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QUANTITATVE RESEARCH

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examination of relevant books, schoarly articles and any toher sources pertinent to an area of research

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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

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a thematic synthesis of sources used to provide readers with an up to date summary of theoretical and empirical findings

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CISCO 2014 RRL

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literature review is a comprehensive summary and analysis of existing knowledge , theories and research on a particular topic or area of study

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GRANT AND BOOTH 2009 RRL

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literature review situates the current research within the broader field, showing how it contributes to or challenges existing theories and knowledge

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ESTABLISHES THE CONTEXT

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it highlights areas where there is a lack of research, providing a rationale for why the current study is necessary and what it aims to achieve

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IDENTIFIES GAPS AND KNOWLEDGE

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by reviewing existing literature, researcherds can ensure they are not duplicating previous studies

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AVOIDS DUPLICATION

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a literature review can provide insights unto methodologies that have been successful or problematic in prvious studies

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INFORMS METHODOLOGY

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provides a basis for interpreting the results of the study in light of existing research

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SUPPORT FINDINGS

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any academic sources

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LITERATURE

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1st step rrl

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SEACH FOR LITERATURE ON YOUR TOPIC

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2nd step rrl

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EVALUATE AND SELECT SOURCES

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3rd step rrl

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GAPS

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4th step rrl

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IDENTIFY TEHMES, DEBATES. AND GAPS

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what to look for in rrl? (4)

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TRENDS AND PATTERNS
THEMES
DEBATES
INFLUENTIAL STUDIES

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from older to more recent publication

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CHRONOLOGICAL

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organized around several key themes

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THEMATIC

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compares differentr research methods being used across studies

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METHODOLOGIES

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introduces the important facts that establish the general context where the study revolves

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

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issue that has not been fully addressed by previous studies

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RESEARCH GAP