Research 1: Review of Literature and Studies PDF

Capitol University RESEARCH 1 Review of Literature and Studies Casirayan/Valdez/Congreso Overview Definition Types of Literature review Purpose Sources...

Capitol University RESEARCH 1 Review of Literature and Studies Casirayan/Valdez/Congreso Overview Definition Types of Literature review Purpose Sources Steps in Conducting Literature Review Common Pitfalls  DEFINITION Consists of a collection of pertinent Literature readings, published or unpublished data based research report or article, in local or Review foreign settings. It will provide discussions of facts, principles, trends and practices to which the present study is related.  Conceptual or Theoretical Non-research reference materials written by Types of authorities on the subject which embody experiences, viewpoints and interpretations Literature of subject of the research study. Review Sources: Encyclopedia, books, journal articles, commentaries and other publications, periodicals, monographs  Research or Empirical Studies and researches or theses and Types of dissertations, published or unpublished, which have a bearing on the current Literature research. Also called data-based literature. Review Sources: Data-based research reports in journals or books and published or unpublished studies such as masteral theses and doctoral dissertations.  Contextualization The literature review situates Purposes your research within the broader academic discourse. It shows how your study relates to, builds upon, or diverges from existing knowledge.  Identification of Gaps By reviewing what has been Purposes done, you can identify gaps in the existing literature that your research can fill.  Justification of Research A well-conducted literature Purposes review provides a strong rationale for why your study is necessary and how it contributes to the field.  Methodological Insights It offers insights into Purposes methodologies that have been employed in previous studies. It helps you choose the most appropriate approach for your research.  Primary Source - Data-based Materials Sources - Nursing Literatures - Theories - Ideas from other sources - Empirical Studies  Secondary Source - Replications and Sources Triangulations - Thesis review - Review of related research - Thesis Critique - Thesis Abstract  1. Define the Scope and Purpose 2. Search for Relevant Steps in Literature 3. Organize the Literature Conducting 4. Critically Analyze the Literature Literature 5. Synthesize the Literature Review 6. Write the Literature Review  Introduction It indicates the focus or purpose Writing the of the review. Literature Describes the organization of sources Review Indicates the basis for ordering the sources.  Presentation of Related Studies Present the purpose, sample size, Writing the design and specific findings of each Literature study Have a brief critique of the study’s Review strengths and weaknesses. Minimize use of direct quotation and instead use paraphrasing and summaries.  Summary of Current Knowledge Includes the critical knowledge Writing the pertinent to the study, what is Literature known and not known. Summary statement how articles Review support the proposal and how it will meet the needs of some aspect of nursing practice.  1. Bias in Selection - Should include both supporting and contradicting studies to provide a balance Common view. 2. Over-reliance on Secondary Sources Pitfalls - Primary Sources should be prioritized. 3. Lack of Critical Analysis - Simply summarizing the literature without critical analysis fails to provide insight into the value and relevance of the studies. 1. Arrange your literature information in a manner that ensures a logical progression of your idea. 2. Your Chapter 2 should consist of approximately 12-20 paragraphs, each of which should contain 5-6 sentences. 3. You may address the subsequent topics: - What are the most recent discoveries or advancements in your research? - What actions are other nations taking in response to the issue? - Is there any research conducted in foreign countries that is comparable to your study? If so, what are the results? - Are there any published research papers that cover a comparable topic or scope to your proposed study? If so, please provide a more detailed explanation of the findings. - Are there numerous studies that produce inconsistent or conflicting findings or outcomes? If so, attempt to compare these investigations. Indicate the similarities and the differences between the two. - Are there any remarkable studies that apply your research methodology in a distinctive manner? If so, please provide further details. 4. You are prohibited from copying and pasting any information from the internet, as it will be detected by the plagiarism software. It is important that you adhere to the appropriate methods of preventing plagiarism: - Summarizing - Paraphrasing - Synthesizing - Quoting (please use this minimally) 5. Organize your ideas accordingly: - According to location (Foreign vs Local) - According to theme - According to timeline - According to the findings (group similar findings together) 6. Develop a subsection within Chapter 2 that corresponds to the manner in which you intend to organize or categorize the literature information you have collected. Classwork: 1. Conduct an individual search for a minimum of ten literature reviews pertinent to your research theme. Important: Do not merely replicate; you must structure your ideas and incorporate your sources as well. Any work that is plagiarized (just copied and pasted) will be automatically assigned a score of zero. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18