Review ot Related Literature> A review of related literature is the process of collecting, selecting, and reading books, elite °°) = Le eae MMos arate reference materials. > Summary of existing knowledge on the research topic What does If mean?CONTENTS « Ground information about the problem and related. ¢ Theories that explain the existence of the problem and the possible connection between certain factors and the problem e Data that confirms the existence and seriousness of the problem e General and specific findings of studies related to the problem e« Recommendations for further study given in related studies> It helps the researcher identify and define a research problem > It helps justify the need for studying a problem. > It prevents unnecessary duplication of a study > It can be a source of a theoretical basis for the study Why do you need to do Review of Literature?Why do you need to do Review of Literature ¢ e It enables the researcher to learn how to conceptualize a research problem and properly identify and operationally define study variables ° Ithelps formulate and refine research instruments e It provides lesson for data analysis and interpretation.When fo start doing Z Review of Related Literaturee >» While the research problem is still being conceptualized, the researcher must already start reviewing literature. In identifying and defining the research problem, the researcher must be able to show evidences that the problem really exists and is worth investigating.When fo start doing Z Review of Related Literaturee > It is important that the researcher knows what is already known about the problem or what earlier researchers have found about it and what questions still need to be answered before the research questions or objectives are finalized.When fo start doing Z Review of Related Literaturee > Theories which the researchers use to explain the existence of a research problem and used as bases in analyzing relationships between variables can be generated from reference books on theories or from related studies. The researcher therefore, must have already read adequate literature at the start of the research activity.Materials Needed to / be Reviewed: Oe T TT Coiled 1) 1. Indexes — print collection of current article locations arranged topically 2. Abstracts — contains a brief summary of each listed article 3. Databases — electronically searchable or machine readable indexes and abstractsMaterials Needed to Review e Primary Sources - Examples are researches found on published journals. e Secondary Sources - Publications where authors cite the works of others. Examples are books, encyclopedias. Secondary sources are good references for overview of the problem. Pela atte col ts) Internet and E-mailSteps In Literature Nealon e Review the precise definition of the research problem. Note the key variables specified in the study objectives and hypothesis. e Formulate “search terms” (key words or phrases) e Using indexes of general references, search for relevant primary and secondary sources guided by the search terms.Steps In Literature Z Nealon e List in a note of index card the bibliographical data of the pertinent information selected as follows: a. author b. title c. name of publication d. date of publication (include place and_ date) e. pages of the articleSteps In Literature Nealon b> Read the selected reading materials, take note and summarize key points. Prepare a note card for easy retrieval and classification. In taking note, be as brief as possible but include all relevant information which you can use in your full review, such as : the problem, the objectives, and hypotheses, the major findings, and conclusionsHow To Write Review Of Literature ¢ « Introductory Part - Begin with brief introduction to the topic of interest and the significance of that topic - Researcher may suggest why he or she has a personal interest in the topic or why if is Gn important topic to the communication discipline, perhaps clarifying some theory or providing a solution to a practical problemHow To Write Review / Of Literature ¢ » Second Section Generally the longest part, comes on different pattern depending on the information that has been collected In this section researcher summarizes the previous knowledge, theory and research regarding the topicHow To Write Review Of Literature ¢ ¢ Final Section - This section is the critical evaluation of the state of current knowledge. - This is the synthesis of the previous section indicating questions and gaps that have yet to be resolved - The outcome of this section will be the formulation of a specific research problem (question or hypotheses) that the researcher will attempt to resolve in future investigation