ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

Jose Rizal High School

Gov. W. Pascual Ave., Malabon City
Tel # 921 27 44
S.Y. 2022- 2023
Name:_________________________________________
Section:________________________________________
Teacher: MR. EDGAR D. TORRES
RESEARCH PROJECT

CONCEPT NOTE #3 - READING ON RELATED STUDIES (SELECTING

RELEVANT LITERATURE)

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.
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.
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.
4. To learn from others and stimulate new ideas. A good review identifies blind alleys and
suggests hypotheses for replication and gain new insights.

The following are the five basic criteria for evaluating information from any sources:
1. ACCURACY – the information is reliable.
2. AUTHORITY – the author should have the qualifications to speak or write on that topic.
3. OBJECTIVITY – The information is not biased.
4. CURRENCY – The information should be current.
5. COVERAGE – The information provides in-depth coverage.