Literature Review

WRITING A LITERATURE REVIEW
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Research process Definition of LR Objectives of LR Steps in writing LR Guideline for planning LR Checklist for LR

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I .RESEARCH PROCESS
A research process – to recap...  How you get the topic/topics of your thesis?
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THE BASIC RESEARCH PROCESS
DecisionDecision-Making Process

Phase I – Formulation: • Confirm Need • Define the Problem • Review Literature & Examine Theory • Develop Questions & Objectives • Specify Hypotheses • Formulate Research Design

Phase III – Analytical • Analyze Data • Interpretation and Inferences • Support / No Support ? • Identify Limitations • Prepare Report

Phase II – Execution • Select Sampling Method • Design Data Collection Forms • Collect Data • Check for Errors • Code Data • Store Data

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II. WHAT IS A LITERATURE REVIEW?
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Let us get the destination clear! The selection of available documents (both published and unpublished) on the topic, which contain information, ideas, data and evidence. This selection is written from a particular standpoint to fulfill certain aims or express certain views on the nature of the topic and how it is to be investigated, and the effective evaluation of these documents in relation to the research being proposed.
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IN SHORT, LITERATURE REVIEW IS…
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discussion of your knowledge about the topic under study  A discussion of your knowledge that is supported by the research literature  A foundation for the study  A discussion of the gaps that will be addressed by your thesis

THE LITERATURE REVIEW IS NOT…
 A study-by-study,

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article-by-article, description of studies previously done  A re-statement of the studies previously done  A brief overview of articles

III. OBJECTIVES OF LR
A Literature Review has two broad objectives:
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It helps to develop and expand your research ideas. It ensures you are familiar with recent developments and have a complete understanding of