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Title: Unraveling the Complexity: Understanding the Main Functions of Literature Review

In the vast landscape of academia, the literature review stands as a crucial cornerstone, wielding
immense significance across various disciplines. This pivotal component serves multifaceted
functions, ranging from illuminating the existing knowledge landscape to guiding the trajectory of
research endeavors. Delving into the intricacies of literature review composition unveils its
indispensable role in shaping scholarly discourse and fostering academic advancement.

1. Synthesizing Existing Knowledge: At its core, the literature review synthesizes a wealth of
existing research and scholarship relevant to a particular topic or research question. It entails
meticulous examination and analysis of scholarly works, enabling researchers to gain a
comprehensive understanding of the subject matter's historical evolution, theoretical
frameworks, methodologies, and findings.
2. Identifying Gaps and Trends: Through meticulous scrutiny of literature, researchers discern
prevailing trends, emerging themes, and gaps in knowledge within their field of study. By
pinpointing these lacunae, scholars can articulate the rationale and significance of their
research, thereby contributing novel insights to the academic discourse.
3. Establishing Theoretical Frameworks: Literature reviews play a pivotal role in grounding
research endeavors within robust theoretical frameworks. By critically evaluating existing
theories, concepts, and models, researchers delineate the conceptual underpinnings of their
study, thereby framing their investigations within a broader scholarly context.
4. Informing Methodological Approaches: The literature review informs methodological
choices by elucidating the strengths and limitations of various research methodologies
employed in previous studies. By critically evaluating methodological approaches,
researchers refine their methodological strategies, ensuring the robustness and validity of
their research endeavors.
5. Validating Research Significance: A well-crafted literature review substantiates the
significance and relevance of a research inquiry within the broader academic discourse. By
marshaling empirical evidence, theoretical insights, and scholarly debates, researchers
demonstrate the timeliness and pertinence of their research, thereby garnering credibility and
scholarly recognition.

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review is a daunting task fraught with challenges. From navigating vast repositories of scholarly
literature to synthesizing diverse perspectives and grappling with methodological intricacies, the
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Why conduct a literature review, stages of a literature review, lit reviews: an overview (video),
check out these books. Demonstrates why a topic is significant to a subject area. This is the case not
just at the writing stage, but also for readers if the diagram is included in the review as a figure.
There is no way to make sure all the literature on a topic was considered. In addition to choosing
your topic, you should also select a target audience. Thanks to literary compositions, we can study, be
inspired, cry, laugh, enjoy and just have a good time. For example, a review of the Internet’s impact
on American presidential politics could focus on the development of online political satire. However,
if you find enough studies on a specific idea, that would be ideal. One of the best ways for students
to use the thematic way is by asking a certain question to themselves. There are four steps involved in
the literature review process as shown in Figure: Search the Existing Literature in Your Field of
Interest In the literature review process, the first step is to find out what research has already been
done in the area that the researcher has chosen. To allow for further research by informing others
about what has already been studied on a given topic. There may be future developments that could
make your work less relevant. Literature Review Increases Understanding Of Cross-Sectional And
Longitudinal Studies 14. Keep your own voice While the literature review presents others’ ideas,
your voice (the writer’s) should remain front and center. Literature reviews provide you with a handy
guide to a particular topic. Assess the authority of the URL (site’s web address). Try to analyze the
patterns, turning points, and key debates that have shaped the direction of the field. Keep in mind
that UNC Libraries have research guides and to databases relevant to many fields of study. By trend:
A better way to organize the above sources chronologically is to examine the sources under another
trend, such as the history of whaling. The purpose of this guide is to help you through the literature
review process. Your next step is to start identifying specific resources. Fink, Arlene. Conducting
Research Literature Reviews: From the Internet to Paper. 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2005;
Hart, Chris. Literature Review Helps In Realizing Importance Of Validity And Reliability 15. It can
be helpful to make an annotated bibliography, where you compile full citation information and write
a paragraph of summary and analysis for each source. Hartati, Harudu L (2016) Identifikasi
jenis—jenis kerusakan ekosistem hutan mangrove akibat aktivitas manusia di Kelurahan
Lowu—lowu Kecamatan Lea—lea Kota Bau—bau. Review the papers researching anemia of
chronic diseases. Master Thesis, Institut Pertanian Bogor Khaliza N, Abdunnur RA (2022) Analisis
vegetasi mangrove di Desa Kersik Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara. Fink, Arlene. Conducting Research
Literature Reviews: From the Internet to Paper. Literature Reviews A literature review can be just a
simple summary of the sources, but it usually has an organizational pattern and combines both
summary and synthesis. Abbreviations Acute myocardial infarction Brain natriuretic peptide
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Internal validity. The extent to which the hypothesized relationship between 2 or more variables is
supported by evidence in a given study. Validity. It may be used in the emergency room for a rapid
differential diagnosis between TC and AMI. It is important to be careful in noting the references
already at this stage, so as to avoid misattributions. Now you can nail your literature review without
a struggle. Objectives Sampling Distribution Principles of Hypothesis Testing Statistical
Significance. Convey it to your reader A literature review may not have a traditional thesis statement
(one that makes an argument), but you do need to tell readers what to expect. How much do you
now know about the various functions of literature. Initially, the therapeutical approach in patients
with TC should be similar to in patients with AMI, with vital functions support and monitoring in the
intensive care unit. Project development implementation Communicating findings. It also helps
readers to understand the merits and shortcomings of a particular study and thus arrive at a reliable
judgment about its worth. 13. Literature Review Increases Understanding Of Cross-Sectional And
Longitudinal Studies A literature review provides ample information on cross-sectional and
longitudinal studies, which helps readers to understand the differences between them. You might
argue for the relevance of a specific theoretical approach, or combine various theoretical concepts to
create a framework for your research. Temporary, reversible hypokinesis, akinesis, or dyskinesis in
LV segments with or without apical involvement with a regional wall motion abnormality (RWMA),
that exceeds a single coronary artery territory; the presence of an episode of emotional or physical
stress; 2. Define Key Concepts and Theories The literature review highlights the central theories and
concepts that have arisen from previous research on your chosen topic. A good literature review is
inclusive of a summary, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of the subject or topic. The term can refer
to a full scholarly paper or a section of a scholarly work such as a book, or an article. The
introduction should be brief and present references not as a laundry list or narrative of available
literature, but rather as a synthesized summary to provide context for the current study and to
identify the gap in the literature that the study intends to fill. For the Internet in American
presidential politics project, one methodological approach would be to look at cultural differences
between the portrayal of American presidents on American, British, and French websites. In addition
to this, you can also include examples here depending upon the nature of the dissertation. This step
will help you work out the structure of your literature review and (if applicable) show how your own
research will contribute to existing knowledge. Akhrianti I, Nurtjahya E, Franto SIA (2019) Kondisi
komunitas mangrove di pesisir utara Pulau Mendanau dan Pulau Batu Dinding, Kabupaten Belitung.
This helps further demonstrate the relevance of your own research by explaining why your study is
necessary to fill the gaps. Strategi Nasional Pengelolaan Ekosistem Mangrove: Sebagai Rujukan
Konservasi dan Rehabilitasi Kawasan Pesisir untuk Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan dan
Pembangunan Rendah Karbon. Writing Your Literature Review Once you've settled on how to
organize your literature review, you're ready to write each section. Department of Marine Science,
Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Pattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia Rahman, Frijona
F. Corresponding author Correspondence to Ruxandra-Nicoleta Horodinschi. TC should be taken
into account especially in post-menopausal female patients with a suspicion of AMI as a differential
diagnosis. Including material just for the sake of it can easily lead to reviews that are trying to do too
many things at once. There are numerous library research examples you can find online. Too broad of
a topic will spread your and your readers’ attention thin, and it will be challenging to study. Why?
Some of the materials retrieved from the Internet may end up not being credible or not valuable
enough for your project.
The murmur caused by LV free wall rupture may be detected in rare cases. In fact, according. Free
Online Peer Review Template Having your writing peer-reviewed is a valuable process that can
showcase the strengths and weaknesses. Conversation. Suggest answers. Raise your hand. Help.
Activity. Complete the word Families Chart. Movement. Move so you can see the board. The IUCN
red list of threatened species 2022: e.T12551A221666136. Accessed on 29 Nov 2023 Hapsari AS,
Sugandi D, Ridwana R, Himayah S (2022) Analisis vegetasi mangrove di Kawasan Hutan Mangrove
Karangsong, Kabupaten Indramayu, Jawa Barat. If you are stuck on how to organize your concepts,
note how the publications most related to your project handled the literature review. Lucidchart is a
collaborative online diagramming and visualization tool that allows users to create a wide range of
diagrams, including flowcharts, org charts, wireframes, and mind maps. By Publication Order your
sources by publication chronology, then, only if the order demonstrates a more important trend. Yet
Another Writing Tip When Do I Know I Can Stop Looking and Move On. Availability of data and
materials No datasets were generated or analysed during the current study. There are a number of
different situations where you might write a literature review, each with slightly different
expectations; different disciplines, too, have field-specific expectations for what a literature review
is and does. Ordinary characters, events, and settings can be turned into something artistic, poetic
and beautiful. Selection Methods: Criteria you used to select (and perhaps exclude) sources in your
literature review. Some journals are now favouring the publication of rather short reviews focusing
on the last few years, with a limit on the number of words and citations. You might argue for the
relevance of a specific theoretical approach, or combine various theoretical concepts to create a
framework for your research. The theoretical literature review help establish what theories already
exist, the relationships between them, to what degree the existing theories have been investigated,
and to develop new hypotheses to be tested. Reviews Tips for Writing Literature Reviews Writing
Literature Review: Useful Sites Citation Resources Other Academic Writings What are Literature
Reviews. Through the review of literature of any research process, you can understand the overview
of the topic in present, relevant theories, loopholes in the research, and how it can be made better.
Strategies for writing the literature review Find a focus. The body of literature includes all studies
that address related or identical hypotheses. You should only write it after your research is complete,
so that you can accurately summarize the entirety of your thesis, dissertation or research paper. When
we think of a literature review, we often forget to consider the different types of reviews and the
different roles or functions that literature reviews can have. Use caution when paraphrasing When
paraphrasing a source that is not your own, be sure to represent the author’s information or opinions
accurately and in your own words. Like any other academic paper, you should reference a few other
resources when you make a point. As mentioned above, this type of writing allows you to build a
strong base for your future research. So, if you are trying to show how a certain thing has unfolded
over time, this is the best way to mention it. A literature review, like a term paper, is usually
organized around ideas, not the sources themselves as an annotated bibliography would be
organized. Here is a sample paragraph from a literature review about sexism and language to
illuminate the following discussion: However, other studies have shown that even gender-neutral
antecedents are more likely to produce masculine images than feminine ones (Gastil, 1990). It is
assumed that by mentioning a previous work in the field of study, that the author has read, evaluated,
and assimilated that work into the work at hand. This approach should only be followed if a clear
path of research building on previous research can be identified and that these trends follow a clear
chronological order of development. Analyze the literature on the complication of caring for a child
with ASD.
Understanding the current literature also promotes scholarship, as proposed by Boyer, 10 by
contributing to 5 of the 6 standards by which scholarly work should be evaluated. 11 Specifically,
the review helps the researcher (1) articulate clear goals, (2) show evidence of adequate preparation,
(3) select appropriate methods, (4) communicate relevant results, and (5) engage in reflective
critique. There are four steps involved in the literature review process as shown in Figure: Search the
Existing Literature in Your Field of Interest In the literature review process, the first step is to find
out what research has already been done in the area that the researcher has chosen. Depending on the
length and type of document, you might also include a literature review or theoretical framework
before the methodology. This will help the researcher in structuring the literature review. Literature
Review Helps Identify The Theoretical Framework 3. Diagnosis of TC Currently, the diagnosis
criteria for TC, as proposed by Mayo Clinic, have four components: 1. How to Write a Literature
Review While writing the literature review, the researcher must adopt or adhere to certain strategies
as follows: Establish a focus around the central theme and ideas of the research Describe what a
reader can expect from the given research study Organise the literature research to include basic
elements such as introduction, body and conclusions Types of Sources for Review A researcher
usually uses secondary data for literature review. How much do you now know about the various
functions of literature. Doing Your Literature Review: Traditional and Systematic Techniques.
Rudestam, K.E. and Newton, R.R. (1992) Surviving your dissertation: A comprehensive guide to
content and process. Frodeman, Robert. The Oxford Handbook of Interdisciplinarity. Discusses
further research questions that logically come out of the previous studies. Historians and theologians
tend to focus primarily on its place within Protestant thinking and its role in the Reformation,
generally seeing the earlier Catholic inheritance as something that began with Augustine and stopped
with Aquinas. Learn more about how Pressbooks supports open publishing practices. On no
condition should any table appear on an earlier page that its first presentation in the text. Tahir I,
Paembonan RE, Harahap ZA, Akbar N, Wibowo ES (2017) Sebaran kondisi ekosistem hutan
mangrove di kawasan Teluk Jailolo Kabupaten Halmahera Barat Provinsi Maluku Utara. Review the
literature analyzing the influence of the token economy on the behavior of students with autism. A
lab report is usually shorter than a research paper. Objectivity -- is the author's perspective even-
handed or prejudicial. For instance, look into the differences between the results of qualitative and
quantitative research. ?? Literature Review Structure It’s essential that you don’t mix your literature
review structure and include the correct information in each part. The best qualities of a table are
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more information, please see our handout on plagiarism. As a publication, a lit review usually is
meant to help make other scholars’ lives easier by collecting and summarizing, synthesizing, and
analyzing existing research on a topic. Methodological If you draw your sources from different
disciplines or fields that use a variety of research methods, you might want to compare the results
and conclusions that emerge from different approaches. Identifies critical gaps and points of
disagreement. There are five key steps to writing a literature review: Search for relevant literature
Evaluate sources Identify themes, debates, and gaps Outline the structure Write your literature
review A good literature review doesn’t just summarize sources—it analyzes, synthesizes, and
critically evaluates to give a clear picture of the state of knowledge on the subject. One of the best
ways for students to use the thematic way is by asking a certain question to themselves. In these
cases, the lit review just needs to cover scholarship that is important to the issue you are writing
about; sometimes it will also cover key sources that informed your research methodology. For
instance, you might explain that your review includes only peer-reviewed articles and journals.

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