The document discusses the meaning and purpose of a literature review. A literature review systematically summarizes and synthesizes previous scholarly research on a particular topic. It identifies key writers and theories in an area of study. The literature review establishes the context and need for a research problem and shows what questions have been asked and what methodologies are appropriate. It prevents duplicating others' work and helps the researcher understand the topic better. A literature review should be objective, include relevant and recent sources, and not include too few or too many sources. It can enhance learning, analytical skills, and provide a framework for research projects.
5. It is the systematic
summary of a research, or
theory and provides
context for a dissertation
by identifying past
research.
6. It is a secondary source
which do not report
new experimental
work. It shows the gap
between research
curiosity and
knowledge of the
subject area.
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9. The term is also used to
describe the written
component of a research plan
or report and discusses the
reviewed documents.
10. A literature review is usually
written as a part of
postgraduate thesis proposal
or at the beginning of a
dissertation.
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12. "The review of the literature
provides the background
and context for the research
problem. It should establish
the need for the research and
indicate that the writer is
knowledgeable about the
area." (Wiersma, 1995)
13. It shares with the reader
the results of other studies
that are closely related to
the study being reported.
(Fraenkel & Wallen, 1990)