Q1: Review of Related Literature Flashcards
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The knowledge created by other previous studies is essential because it can be a _________ for your research study as the related literature.
baseline or reference
It is a compilation of studies related to a specific area of research.
Review of related literature
It evaluates, classifies and summarizes all the relevant previous studies conducted on a specified topic.
Review of related literature
It is also designed to justify your research by exposing the gaps of the previous studies.
Review of related literature
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Moreover, literature review is an essential component of research. It forms a “_______” for the reader, providing a support and full comprehension of the developments in the field.
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Three (3) ways of using literature review in the discussion of your study:
a) providing context as a foundation to develop your ideas,
b) comparing your findings from other previous related studies, and
c) stating what contribution your study has made in the field.
Three (3) common errors that are usually made when including literature reviews in the discussion of the study
(1) there are wide range of studies being included in which most of them are not anymore relevant to your specific topic under investigation.
(2)Related article mentioning the original article is cited rather than citing the original article itself.
(3) previous work has been cited by the researcher based only on the abstracts and without even reading the entire research.
Purpose of a Literature Review
- To discover the connection of your research to the existing body of knowledge and to the real-life situations.
- To identify more theories or concepts as the foundation of your research study and to learn from them.
- To determine the relationship of your research with previous research studies to prevent duplication and to acknowledge other researchers.
- To acquire knowledge on the accuracy and significance of your research questions.
- To acquaint yourself with the technical terminologies relevant to your study.
- To determine possible gaps, conflicts, and open questions left from other research which might help you in formulating and justifying your research ideas.
- To clarify misconceptions on previous research and help refocus, polish, and contribute to the development of the body of knowledge.
Structure of Literature Review
- Introduction
- Main Body
- Conclusion/Recommendation
It somehow presents the fundamental idea of the particular study of the literature review.
Introduction
It consists of the organized discussion of sources. This is where you summarize and synthesize your literature review and reflect how they related to your study.
Main Body
It emphasize what you have learned from reviewing the literature and where your study leads to.
Conclusion and Recommendation
Types of Literature Review
- Context Review
- Historical Review
- Integrative Review
- Methodological Review
- Seld-study Review
- Theoretical Review
It is primarily focused on the content or contextual aspect of research.
Context Review
It is a type of review in which the researcher relates his or her study to a larger body of knowledge.
Context Review
It is a specialized type of literature review in which the researcher organizes the related research according to the period of time it was conducted.
Historical Review
The goal of this type of research is to gain knowledge on the advancement of technology and to identify developments on certain areas, which progress through time.
Historical Review