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Banga National High School Heide R. Bernas Subject: Research Capstone

Lesson/ Topic: The Scientific Literature or Related Literature QUARTER 3 WEEK 1-5 LAS 3

Learning Targets: To set selection criteria for studies relevant to a scientific problem.
To review, digest, and concisely state the relevance of the studies cited.
Reference(s): Calderon, Jose P., Gonzales, Expectacion C. (1993) Methods of Research and Thesis
Writing , Adanza, Estela G, Bermundo, Pedrito Jose V, Rasonabe, Marietta B. Methods of Research: A
Primer

Related Literature and Studies

Related literature is composed of discussions of facts and principles to which the present study is related.
These materials are classified as:
1. Local, if printed in the Philippines; and
2. Foreign, if printed in other lands.
Related studies, on the other hand are studies, inquiries or investigations already conducted to which the
present proposed study is related or has some bearing or similarity. They are usually unpublished materials
such as manuscripts, theses and dissertations.
These materials are classified as:
Local, if printed in the Philippines;
Importance, Purposes, and Functions of Related Literature and Studies
1. They help or guide the researcher in searching for or selecting a better research problem or topic.
2. They help the investigator understand his topic for research better.
3. They ensure that there will be no duplication of other studies.
4. They help and guide the researcher in locating more resources of related information.
5. They help and guide the researcher in making his research design especially in:
a. the formulation of specific questions to be researched on;
b. the formulation of hypotheses if there should be any’
c. the formulation of conceptual framework;
d. the selection and application of the methods of research’
e. the selection of and application of statistical procedures;
f. the analysis, organization, presentation, and interpretation of data;
g. the making of the summary of implications for the whole study;
h. the formulation of the summary of findings, conclusions, and recommendations; and
6. They help and guide the researcher in making comparison between his findings with the findings of
other researchers on similar studies with the end in view of formulating generalizations or principles
which are the contributions of the study to the find of knowledge.
 Characteristics of Related Literature and Studies
1. The surveyed materials must be as recent as possible (Five years back). There are exceptions,
however. Laws that deal on universals or things of more or less permanent nature may still be good
today. Another exception is when a comparison or contrast is to be made between the conditions of
today and those of a remote past say ten years ago.
2. Materials reviewed must be objective and unbiased.
3. Materials surveyed must be relevant to the study.
4. Surveyed materials must have been based upon genuinely original and true facts or data to make
them valid and reliable.
5. Reviewed materials must not be too few or too many.

Sources of Related Literature and Studies

The sources of related literature and studies may include the following:
1. Books, encyclopedias, almanacs, and other similar references.
2. Articles published in professional journals, magazines, periodicals, newspapers, and other
publications.
3. Manuscripts, monographs, memoirs, speeches, letters and diaries.
4. Unpublished theses and dissertations.
5. Reports from seminars, educational or otherwise.
6. Official reports of all kinds, educational, social, economic, scientific, technological, etc from
government and other entities.

Activity:
1. Give at least 3 sources of related literature and studies.
2. Why related literature and studies is important in research? Explain your answer.
3. Research an example of related literature or studies on this topic: Effects of Vegetarianism on
Physical Health (please indicate the correct reference or website)