Abstract
This chapter will cover the principles and procedures for conducting a literature review, following an introduction to the meaning, needs, nature, and objectives of such a review. It is critical for researchers to understand the importance, reasons, and outcomes of literature reviews. One essential step for researchers is to assess whether their topic is researchable before deciding to pursue it. The chapter will then delve into the steps involved in conducting a literature review, which includes searching for existing literature from diverse sources such as books, journals, and the internet, and developing a theoretical and conceptual framework. These steps will be explained in detail in this chapter.
TopNeeds And Nature Of Review Of Literature
Even though all phases in the process of research are vital, a coherent and organized review of the literature is usually a base for a successful study proposal or outstanding research (Salkind, 2012). A literature review is essential at many stages of research, from developing ideas to proving their validity. It is also a crucial part of ensuring the research is current and new (Salkind, 2012). There are several significant reasons why a literature review is integral to all research. It serves many important purposes that add to a study's educational value and requirements (Creswell & Creswell, 2018).
To begin, one of the primary purposes of the literature review is to set the scene and explain why the study is essential. Creswell (2012) concluded that putting a study in the bigger picture of academics makes it more transparent. By looking at related literature, the researcher can show how their research fits into and adds to ongoing academic discourse. The result will show what exists now and why the research question is essential. This primary step ensures that the paper does not stand alone but makes a natural addition to the field. Second, one of the most important results of a thorough literature study is the discovery of research gaps in previous research, like areas that have yet to be looked into or topics that need to be studied more. Finding these gaps in the knowledge base can help explain why the study is critical by showing how it will fill in these gaps (Booth et al., 2022). This step is vital for moving the field forward and ensuring that the study answers essential questions that must be adequately looked into.
Key Terms in this Chapter
Nature: The type or main characteristic of something.
Conceptual: Based on ideas or principles.
Ontology: The part of philosophy that studies what it means to exist.
Theoretical: Based on the ideas that relate to a subject, not the practical uses of that subject.
Objective: Something that you plan to do or achieve.
Principle: A basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works.
Epistemology: The part of philosophy that is about the study of how we know things.
Framework: A system of rules, ideas, or beliefs that are used to plan or decide something.
Axiology: The philosophical study of goodness, or value.
Bibliographic Data: Commonly includes titles, names, subjects, notes, publication data, and information about the physical description of a document.
Evolution: How living things change and develop over millions of years.
Procedure: a Set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something.
Map: A simple plan that represents a more complicated thing, system, or idea.