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PURPOSE OF REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Review of Literature
A literature
review is a summary of studies related to a
particular area of research. It identifies and summarizes all the relevant
research conducted on a particular It is literature review is a
summary of studies related to a particular area of research.
It identifies and summarizes all the relevant research conducted on a
particular topic(‘Literature
Reviews’, n.d.).
Definition of literature
A literature review is a
summary of studies related to a particular area of research.
It identifies and summarizes all the relevant research conducted on a
particular purpose.
Meaning of
review of literature
To review the
literature means to be able to identify What has been established, discredited
and accepted in your field Areas of controversy or conflict among different
schools of thought Problems or issues that remains unsolved Emerging trends and
new approaches How your research extends, builds upon, and departs from
previous research.
Purpose of literature
The
purpose of a literature review is to provide foundation of knowledge on topic
Identify
areas of prior scholarship to prevent duplication and give credit to other
researchers Identify in consultancies: gaps in research, conflicts in previous
studies, open questions left from other research Identify need for additional
research (justifying your research) Identify the relationship of works in
context of its contribution to the topic and to other works Place your own
research within the context of existing literature making a case for why
further study is needed.
Various
Types of Literature Reviews
Info-graphic
with 4 types of Literature Reviews
Figure 1 part of a larger one
Three
Essential Categories
Simple
- A simple literature review is a brief overview of the topic not necessarily
purely academic in scope and often uses popular sources (although popular
sources are noted so their weight and value can be judged) this review is often
just the start of the research process.
Applied
- Used mostly in business, government and other professional environments
applied literature reviews are more fact finding exorcises. Used to look at marketability and
profitability they look at change and value objectivity and accuracy in similar
projects and programs.
Academic
- Whether stand alone or part of a
paper, study, or project the Academic Literature Review requires accuracy,
quality resources , objectivity thoroughness and quality analysis but unlike
the other two styles the Academic Review requires a depth the others do not.
Academic sources not popular should be used and a summery and synthesis of
sources usually within a conceptual framework(‘Introduction
to literature reviews’, n.d.).
Figure
21.Elements in a Literature Review
Table
1.
Advantages
and Disadvantages of Literature Review
Advantages of literature Reviews
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Disadvantages
of Literature
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Literature review encourages deep learning. And
provide an efficient way to assess students on their knowledge and
understanding of a particular topic.
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Sometimes students may not have access to certain information
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Literature Review assesses different cognitive
levels.
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It is time consuming for the teachers to correct
and provide feedback.
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Time and cost efficient to look for resource.
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Literature reviews give a conceptual framework for
research or project planning.
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Enhance
analytical Skills through identifying
differences
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Reference
Introduction to literature
reviews. (n.d.). Retrieved 21 August 2019, from Research & Learning Online
website:
https://www.monash.edu/rlo/graduate-research-writing/write-the-thesis/introduction-literature-reviews
Literature Reviews. (n.d.). Retrieved 21 August 2019, from The Writing
Center website:
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/literature-reviews/
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