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Title: Unlocking the Complexity: Importance of Literature Review SlideShare

In the realm of academic research and scholarly pursuits, the literature review stands as a pivotal
cornerstone. It serves as the gateway to understanding the existing body of knowledge, identifying
gaps, and framing one's research within a broader context. However, crafting a comprehensive
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Navigating through the vast expanse of scholarly articles, books, and research papers requires
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studies, identify recurring themes, and highlight discrepancies or contradictions in the literature.

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Several organizations have published guidelines for conducting an intensive literature search
intended for formal systematic reviews, both broadly (eg, PRISMA) 5 and within medical education,
6 and there are excellent commentaries to guide authors of systematic reviews. 7, 8 A literature
review forms the basis for high-quality medical education research and helps maximize relevance,
originality, generalizability, and impact. You can use it to discuss various theories, models, and
definitions of key concepts. How to Write a Literature Review Examples of literature reviews.
During this process, researchers will likely identify other researchers writing on aspects of their topic.
You can use our template to summarize and evaluate sources you’re thinking about using. They are
readymade to fit into any presentation structure. Think about why this is important for your research.
There is an increasing interest in the visual aspects of social media. The Objective of the Review of
the Literature is to. Three Benefits of a Literature Review Beyond the important role literature
reviews serve in the broader research process, this short commentary reflects on three additional
benefits we gained from writing our literature review, namely: doing rigorous interdisciplinary
research; writing for non-academic audiences; and working together with new collaborators.
REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE. “The systematic identification, location, scrutiny and summary
of written materials that pertain to a research problem”. Identifying and understanding relevant
studies will increase the likelihood of designing a relevant, adaptable, generalizable, and novel study
that is based on educational or learning theory and can maximize impact. He also said Ford might do
that with another automaker. Table 2 lists the most common problems that we have encountered as
authors, reviewers, and editors. In addition to providing context and identifying patterns, a literature
review can also help researchers to identify potential limitations and biases in the existing research.
Sample of Journals' Author Instructions for Literature Reviews Conducted as Part of Original
Research Article a Common Problem Areas for Reporting Literature Reviews in the Context of
Scholarly Articles Locating and Organizing the Literature Three resources may facilitate identifying
relevant literature: human resources, search tools, and related literature. Our experts know the
sequence in which the hypothesis topic is followed by the broad subject, the issue, and the
background. Critical Analysis Don't just summarize, but critically evaluate each source. Take notes
that you can later incorporate into the text of your literature review. For each source, consider the
following: What's the Author Trying to Do. Writing the literature review: A practical guide Available
3rd floor of Perkins Writing literature reviews: A guide for students of the social and behavioral
sciences Available online. While in soft sciences, the survey provides an overview and synthesis of
various schools of thoughts and their interconnection. This makes it hard to keep up with state-of-
the-art and to be at the forefront of research, as well as to assess the collective evidence in a
particular area of business research. In the hard sciences, the literature consists primarily of factual
information, and the review may be as simple as a summary of the important sources. The first
purpose is to investigate the hypothesis as follows: the enrichment of the employee benefit
management and the improvement of job attitudes mediate the relation between the adoption of
family-friendly policies and the employee retention. Citation (referencing) patterns What is a
literature review. 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. You can argue for the relevance of a specific theoretical approach or combine various
theorical concepts to create a framework for your research. So, you need to evaluate and come up
with sources that are more relevant to your topic. Steps in Conducting a Literature Review A
literature review is an integrated analysis-- not just a summary-- of scholarly writings and other
relevant evidence related directly to your research question.That is, it represents a synthesis of the
evidence that provides background information on your topic and shows a association between the
evidence and your research question.
Digital access to research papers, academic texts, review articles, reference databases and public data
sets are all sources of information that are available to enrich. Cite this Scribbr article If you want to
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automatically add the citation to our free Citation Generator. Studying Philippine literature is so
important because it portrays as a living language. And many authors of scientific manuscripts
believe that they are only surveys of what are the researches are done on the chosen topic. A
Literature Review is a critical review of existing knowledge on areas such as theories critiques
methodologies research findings assessment and evaluations on a. In addition to providing context
and identifying patterns, a literature review can also help researchers to identify potential limitations
and biases in the existing research. Below are few benefits of Literature review to researchers: A
thorough exploration of the literature review will help to articulate our own research problems,
objectives, as well as formulating our research questions or hypothesis. Identify any key debates
which have contributed to shaping the direction of the research. You will need to explain why you
chose that particular type of review- which will be dependent on your research area, problem, and
method. It helps to know the existing GAPS Employee benefits: Literature review and emerging
issues To this end, five benefit topics are identified: (1) the context of employer-sponsored benefits,
(2) benefits satisfaction, (3) pensions, (4) health care, and (5) work family benefits. Conducting a
literature review allows researchers to identify gaps in the existing research, understand the current
state of knowledge on a topic, and determine the next steps for their own research. 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. Literature review (presentation) Literature
review (presentation) 3. The tabs on the left side of this page have additional information. Federal
government websites often end in.gov or.mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re
on a federal government site. A literature review is a descriptive analystic summary of the existing
material relating to a particular topic or area of study. Play therapy is one method that therapists
utilize to. Alternatively, you can use a database, or keywords to find sources fast. Reasons for
Conducting a Literature Review Goals of a Literature Review Contents of a Literature Review
Examples. This saves time when you want to redo, or modify, the searches. Based on your reading
and notes, you can look for: Trends and patterns (in theory, method or results): do certain approaches
become more or less popular over time. The facts and conclusions presented in this paper were
obtained from a study of 1228 employees. They are on a variety of topics and at all academic levels.
There are various approaches to organizing the body of a literature review. When you’ve finished
writing and revising your literature review, don’t forget to proofread thoroughly before submitting.
And among many options, you can choose a favorite writer. A literature review is a search and
evaluation of the available literature in your given subject or chosen topic area 22. 6 The Literature
Review The literature review is important because. Accurate referencing enhances the credibility of
your literature review and gives due credit to the original authors. This helps create a coherent
narrative and highlights the connections between different works. The study aims to determine the
relationship between strategies, policies, and procedures that come under the umbrella of
compensation and benefits and employee retention and job commitment.
Conducting a Literature Review: Why Do A Literature Review. The question above will help you
come up with a structure for your review. Don’t be afraid to do more research if you discover a new
thread as you’re writing. You identify: core research in the field experts in the subject area
methodology you may want to use (or avoid) gaps in knowledge -- or where your research would fit
in It Also Helps You: Publish and share your findings Justify requests for grants and other funding
Identify best practices to inform practice Set wider context for a program evaluation Compile
information to support community organizing Great brief overview, from NCSU Want To Know
More. Does the research use the usual methods, or is it trying something new. The Literature Review
- Organizing Your Social Sciences Research. It can help to think of the literature review as the
foundations for your study since the rest of your work will build upon the ideas and existing
research you discuss therein. To maintain track of the scholarly articles and sources, use a
bibliography or reference management software like EndNote or Zotero. Tip 4: Literature review
must follow the format required by the instructor. Collis, D.J. (1994) “How Valuable are
Organizational Capabilities” Strategic. The complexity is based on how the research question is
analyzed in the existing body of knowledge. This helps create a coherent narrative and highlights the
connections between different works. For the novice reviewer undertaking a review can be a
daunting and complex process; by following the stages outlined and being systematic a robust
review is achievable. Instantly correct all language mistakes in your text Be assured that you'll
submit flawless writing. The Literature Review - Organizing Your Social Sciences Research. As a
result, it establishes the author’s experience in the topic and offers legitimacy to carry forward the
wisdom of the field through scientific and methodical techniques. As the process requires time, it is
important to begin searching for literature early in the process (ie, the study design phase). Recent
research studies have been made with the aim to understand development biology and treat human
diseases. Employee benefits: Literature review and emerging issues Employee benefits are
inducements and services employers provide to employees aside the pay they receive for
performance of their work (Dulebohn et al., 2009; Yanadori, 2015). Asked about Farley’s comments,
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Joe Biden believes in making goods
and creating jobs in the U.S. “We’re going to do everything we can to make sure that continues,” she
said. Upon completion of the literature review a researcher should have a solid foundation of
knowledge in the area and a good feel for the direction any new research should take. Sample 2 PDF
A several-page literature review at the beginning of a published academic article about philosophy.
Purpose and Importance of the Literature Review An understanding of the current literature is
critical for all phases of a research study. Citation (referencing) patterns What is a literature review.
An annotated bibliography is a list of source references that has a short description (called an
annotation ) for each of the sources. The reach of its significance, though, is multifold. He also said
Ford might do that with another automaker. Example: If reviewing literature on climate change,
themes could include the impact on ecosystems, societal responses, and mitigation strategies. The
tempo of background music influenced the pace at. WANJIRU ANNET KINYANJUI Disaster
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Using a methodological review, you will be approaching the framework with different levels of
understanding, which can enable you, as a researcher, to draw different conclusions for use in the
field. Literature review offers lots of benefits to researcher. Crafting a literature review is a strategic
process encompassing various vital steps to ensure a comprehensive and coherent review. What you
include in these sections depends on why you are writing the review. The only difference is that in
scoping reviews, there is no restriction on the material being outsourced. Step 3: Identify
Connections Synthesize information from selected sources, identifying common themes, patterns,
and trends. Full article: DIETERICH's disease of both the third and the fourth Introduction. They
are readymade to fit into any presentation structure. Clarity and Conciseness Write with clarity and
conciseness. You can use it to discuss various theories, models, and definitions of key concepts.
Upon completion of the literature review, a researcher should have a solid foundation of knowledge
in the area and a good feel for the direction any new research should take. To successfully conduct a
narrative review, you need to have a suitable research question. Since benefits account for a growing
portion of the total compensation package costs, and taking into account that the motivating
potential of benefits has lately been brought into question, we aim to analyze the role of benefits in
achieving primary goals of human resource management, i.e., attracting, retaining and engaging
employees in Croatian companies. Check out Scribbr’s professional proofreading services. This can
indicate that the researcher has covered the literature base on a particular topic. Is it manageable?
Begin writing down terms that are related to your question. Contact us today if you need help with
your literature review. The literature notes that, overall, the research on employment-related
interventions for people with opioid use disorder is still in its infancy, and for that reason,
opportunities for building evidence should be capitalized upon by any organization providing
services to address it, and in so doing, lay the groundwork for more rigorous studies. A literature
review is a survey of scholarly sources on a specific topic. It helps us understand where we come
from, how we evolved, guides us towards the future, and adds meaning to our often chaotic,
fantastically tremendous lives. For each publication, ask yourself: What question or problem is the
author addressing. This is a completely editable PowerPoint presentation and is available for
immediate download. A literature review also helps researchers to identify patterns and trends in the
existing research. Authors of manuscripts treat writing a literature review as a routine work or a
mere formality. When you’ve finished writing and revising your literature review, don’t forget to
proofread thoroughly before submitting. February 15, 2024 Advanced Statistical Methods in Meta-
analysis: Enhancing Accuracy, Reliability, and Insights February 12, 2024 Inventions in Medical
Therapeutics: There’s a World of Possibilities February 1, 2024. Therefore, this paper discusses the
purposes of LRs in dissertations and theses. One of the main purposes of a literature review is to
provide context for the research being conducted. This landscape of that journals, articles, scholarly
books and other sources of research work mainly informs the reader regarding the validity of the
research paper that the author has fully assimilated all of the previous researches papers along with
relevant significant works and those are almost plagiarized free and valid. Review the abstracts of
research studies carefully.
Does the research use established frameworks or take an innovative approach. Dieterich's disease or
avascular osteonecrosis of the metacarpal head is a rare disease. The lit review is an important genre
in many disciplines, not just literature (i.e., the study of works of literature such as novels and plays).
Purposes of A literature Review Source of research ideas. The theoretical framework is the concepts
and theories upon which your work is based. Assessment of the current state of research on a topic.
Therefore, it aims to find all the relevant publications. She is majorly involved in developing and
reviewing online content plans that engage and resonate with audiences. We're Hiring! Help Center
Employee benefits: Literature review and emerging issues 2009, Human Resource Management
Review Related Papers Robert Klonoski “Benefits” are offered to employees because they promote
job satisfaction and increase organizational commitment. Chapter 9 Methods for Literature Reviews
The second form of literature review, which is the focus of this chapter, constitutes an original and
valuable work of research in and of itself (Pare et al., 2015). Rather than providing a base for a
researcher's own work, it creates a solid starting point for all members of the community interested in
a particular area or topic ( Mulrow. A meta-synthesis is based on non-statistical techniques that aim to
integrate, evaluate, and interpret the results of several qualitative results. Also, in as much as you
will be presenting other researcher’s ideas and thoughts, you need to maintain your voice. Farley said
Ford and others will have trouble competing on EVs with Chinese automakers, who have gone from
no EV market share in Europe two years ago to 10% of the market now. For example, if you are
reviewing literature about women and religion, key themes can include the role of women in
churches and the religious attitude towards women. In many cases a researcher may discover new
angles that need further exploration by reviewing what has already been written on a topic.
Conclusion: Summarize the key findings you have taken from the literature and emphasize their
significance Connect it back to your primary research question How should I organize my lit review.
D. T. (2010). Two case studies of child-centered play therapy for. Such studies frequently are not
oriented toward progressive knowledge building and generalization to other settings. Something to
be conducted at the end of your research. As you sort them, try to find out the main theme of the
text, and place these excerpts according to the themes. Lingard 9 recently invoked the “journal-as-
conversation” metaphor as a way of understanding how one's research fits into the larger medical
education conversation. Read our Privacy Policy to find out more information. You identify: core
research in the field experts in the subject area methodology you may want to use (or avoid) gaps in
knowledge -- or where your research would fit in It Also Helps You: Publish and share your findings
Justify requests for grants and other funding Identify best practices to inform practice Set wider
context for a program evaluation Compile information to support community organizing Great brief
overview, from NCSU Want To Know More. Unleashing the Power of AI Tools for Enhancing
Research, International FDP on. Though not included in all types of research papers, it serves as a
critical component in academic research. Goals of Literature Reviews What are the goals of creating
a Literature Review. Peterson, E. (2004) “Web Analytics Demystified” Found at. The
aforementioned purposes of the literature review mandate that the review occurs throughout all
phases of a study, from conception and design, to implementation and analysis, to manuscript
preparation and submission. Every field uses a different style of literature review. Several
organizations, both broadly and specifically, have published guidelines for conducting an intensive
literature search in preparation for formal systematic reviews (e.g., PRISMA).
Select the databases you will use to conduct your searches. ALL the evidence webinar: Appraising
and using evidence about community conte. When printing this page, you must include the entire
legal notice. D. T. (2010). Two case studies of child-centered play therapy for. During this process,
researchers will likely identify other researchers writing on aspects of their topic. An official website
of the United States government The.gov means it’s official. You should always look at examples
from your own discipline and talk to professors or mentors in your field to be sure you understand
your discipline’s conventions, for literature reviews as well as for any other genre. Use existing
organizations to your advantage (e.g., the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence). He specializes
in qualitative and quantitative research designs and methods, multimethod research. Outline. The
research topic. Busenitz, L. and Barney, J. (1997) “Differences Between Entrepreneurs and. You can
use it to discuss various theories, models, and definitions of key concepts. Researchers should
determine which details are most important to their study (eg, participants, setting, methods, and
outcomes) and generate a strategy for keeping those details organized and accessible. About the
second point, there was no gender gap in the above-mentioned retention process by the employee
benefit management, except for the number of the employee benefit management practices and the
organizational tenure. It is also helpful to use as a guide is the searches are not finding any useful
results. If the sources are from different disciplines, you could divide them, for instance, into cultural
sources, sociological sources, etc. This came at a higher cost than competitors, who went through
bankruptcy and built truck plants in Mexico, he said. Fair and just food systems enabling local
midstream businesses. It starts with the initial report of the concept, issue phenomena, or theory, and
when it first emerged in the literature. The review was developed as part of an implementation
evaluation of six Dislocated Worker Demonstration Grants to address the National Health
Emergency (NHE) of the opioid crisis. There is an increasing interest in the visual aspects of social
media. Recent research studies have been made with the aim to understand development biology and
treat human diseases. The literature review section appears to be massive. The guidance in this
editorial provides considerations and recommendations that may improve the quality of literature
reviews. Academia.edu no longer supports Internet Explorer. Authors of manuscripts treat writing a
literature review as a routine work or a mere formality. If you are writing the literature review section
of a dissertation or research paper, you will search for literature related to your research problem and
questions. Only then the reader will know that the basics of research have not been neglected. It is
done to clarify this previous research of journals, articles, scholarly books and other sources of
research where it has the feature of describing the research, summarizing the research. Try to analyze
patterns, turning points and key debates that have shaped the direction of the field. Conclusion:
Summarize what you discovered, highlight any important contributions, and suggest areas for future
research. The second chapter of a research study is the Review of Literature The purpose of the
review of literature is to make the readers aware of the extent of the research problem under
investigation This is not a book report on each lit review item obtained.

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