Related Literature and Frameworks

Question 1

What is the review of related literature (RRL)?

Answer 1

▪ Overview of what we know and of what we do not know about the research problem
▪ Establish gaps (study the gaps or the unknown aspects)

Question 2

What is a Gap?

Answer 2

▪ Missing piece/s in the research literature,
▪Noy yet explored or is underexplored.
▪Recommendations for further study (Research paper)

Example:
Study: Telehealth
▪Certain aspects- Utilization,
perceived effectiveness
▪Population – Centro Legazpi
▪Research method- Qualitative

Question 3

What is a literature review?

Answer 3

Documentation: A comprehensive review of published and unpublished work in the areas of the research problem

Question 4

Literature reviews are usually from the ________?

Answer 4

From reliable sources such as Books, Journals, Article, Paper

Question 5

What are the functions of the literature review?

Answer 5

1. Bring clarity and focus to your research problem
2. Broaden your knowledge base in your research areas
3. Improve your methodology

Question 6

What are the steps in doing a literature review?

Answer 6

A. Search for relevant related literature
B. Evaluate and select sources
C. Identify themes, contradictions and gaps
D. Outline literature review structure
E. Write the literature review

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Question 7

Evaluate: What could you do to search for the literature review?

Answer 7

Brainstorm a list of search terms for your topic
▪ Keyword search
▪ Text bibliographic databases
▪ Review reference sections

Filter set of sources: Review abstracts, introductions & conclusion

Question 8

Where can literature review be obtained?

Answer 8

Library
Web
Search engines

NO Wikipedia
Blogs

Question 9

What are the search engines that use?

Answer 9

▪ Google scholar /Semantic Scholar
▪ Pubmed
▪ Science direct
▪ http//infotrac.galegroup. com/itweb/phbicol
Password:wonderful
▪ Facebook: Aklatang Universidad ng Bikol
E-mail:bu-library@bicol-u.edu.ph

Question 10

How do you evaluate and select sources?

Answer 10

▪ Current: within 5 years, (history- old sources)
▪ Start: latest issue, examine contents, check relevance to your
research topic.
▪ Read: abstract. If relevant download and read the full paper
▪ Indicate: Citations/reference (APA Format)

Question 11

How can you identify themes, contradictions, and gaps?

Answer 11

Themes: What is the literature about?
◦ Contradictions: (opposing/different findings)
◦Gaps: (unknown)

Question 12

What are the structures of the literature review?

Answer 12

1. Chronological of events - time period
2. Thematic - organized around a topic or issue
   (Topic as Subheadings) Group related topic
3. Methodological - focuses on the methods
   utilized
4. Theory – according to theories or mode

Question 13

How do you write a literature review?

Answer 13

▪ Note themes (similar topics)
▪ List the main ones, converting them into subheadings. (Thematic)
▪ Under each subheading, record the main findings
▪ Identify gaps

Question 14

How to write a review?

Answer 14

▪ How to organize
- Organize according to “common denominators”
▪ Studies that are similar to your research (indicate an aspect of similarity)
▪ Write by topics: Topical
▪ Regional focus (local, foreign)

Question 15

Summary of related literature

Answer 15

Helps to refine research problem (Establishes gaps)
▪ Search from reliable sources
▪ Select relevant RRL
▪ Organize: Outline topics
▪ Write: Thematic/Topical, Regional Focus
▪ Indicate Citations/reference (APA format)