Selecting Relevant Literature PDF

Selecting Relevant Literature Selecting Relevant Literature Selecting relevant literature will help you to segregate the known and the unknown information on a topic. Some research undertakings are conducted to disprove, redefine, or even replicate what is already estab...

Selecting Relevant Literature Selecting Relevant Literature Selecting relevant literature will help you to segregate the known and the unknown information on a topic. Some research undertakings are conducted to disprove, redefine, or even replicate what is already established. Others seek to explore an unfamiliar concept or idea. Thus, doing a literature review clarifies your research focus within the context of your field. Some people mistook this part for a mere record of who wrote, what, and when of information connected to the study. However, the presence of a literature review demonstrates the soundness of the research while highlighting what this new research can address. Literature, in the context of research, refers to a collection of published information or materials on a particular area of research or topic, such as books and journal articles of academic value. On the other hand, a literature review is a process of studying what has already been written on a particular topic. The process involves identifying, locating, and analyzing documents that contain information related to a researcher’s research topic (Avilla, 2016). Likewise, Aveyard (2010) defined it as a "comprehensive study and interpretation of literature that addresses a specific topic." Prieto, et. al (2017) listed down the purposes for which literature review is done: GOALS OF LITERATURE REVIEW 1. To demonstrate a familiarity with a body of knowledge and establish credibility. A good review increases a reader’s confidence in the researcher’s professional competence, ability, and background. Prieto, et. al (2017) listed down the purposes for which literature review is done: GOALS OF LITERATURE REVIEW 2. To show the path of prior research and how a current project is linked to it. A good review places a research project in a context and demonstrates its relevance by making connections to a body of knowledge. Prieto, et. al (2017) listed down the purposes for which literature review is done: GOALS OF LITERATURE REVIEW 3. To integrate and summarize what is known in an area. A good review points out areas where prior studies agree, where they disagree and where major questions remain. It also indicates the directions for future research. Prieto, et. al (2017) listed down the purposes for which literature review is done: GOALS OF LITERATURE REVIEW 4. To learn from others and stimulate new ideas. A good review identifies blind alleys and suggests hypotheses for replication and gain new insights.  As you look for literature to incorporate in your review, you have to eye the most valuable and pertinent information to your study. Hence, you do not list everything you find especially resources that are not collected by an academic library. The following are the five basic criteria for evaluating information from any sources: If most of the questions above garnered a positive response then most probably, your information source at hand is adequate to support your research topic.  As you look for literature to incorporate in your review, you have to eye the most valuable and pertinent information to your study. Hence, you do not list everything you find especially resources that are not collected by an academic library. The following are the five basic criteria for evaluating information from any sources: If most of the questions above garnered a positive response then most probably, your information source at hand is adequate to support your research topic.