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Title: Reasons For Conducting A Thorough Literature Review As Part Of A Research Process

In the realm of academic research, conducting a thorough literature review stands as a critical
precursor to any substantive inquiry. It serves as the foundation upon which the edifice of scholarly
investigation is erected, providing invaluable insights, context, and understanding. Delving into
existing literature not only informs the direction of one's research but also aids in identifying gaps,
shaping hypotheses, and refining methodologies. Here's a closer look at the reasons why a
comprehensive literature review is indispensable in the research process:

1. Contextual Understanding: Before embarking on a new study, it's imperative to familiarize


oneself with the existing body of knowledge surrounding the subject matter. A literature
review provides researchers with a comprehensive overview of relevant theories, concepts,
methodologies, and findings, enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of the field's
landscape.
2. Identifying Gaps: Within the vast expanse of scholarly literature, there often exist gaps or
areas that warrant further exploration. By scrutinizing existing research, researchers can
pinpoint these gaps and identify opportunities for contributing new insights or addressing
unanswered questions. This process not only enriches the academic discourse but also
enhances the relevance and significance of the study.
3. Refining Research Questions and Objectives: A thorough literature review facilitates the
refinement of research questions and objectives by illuminating key areas of inquiry and
delineating the scope of the study. By critically evaluating previous studies, researchers can
formulate precise and focused research questions that align with the overarching goals of
their investigation.
4. Methodological Guidance: The methodologies employed in previous studies serve as
valuable reference points for researchers seeking to design their own research methodologies.
By examining the strengths and limitations of various methodological approaches,
researchers can make informed decisions regarding the most appropriate methods for data
collection, analysis, and interpretation.
5. Building a Conceptual Framework: A literature review aids in the construction of a robust
conceptual framework that underpins the research endeavor. By synthesizing relevant
theories and conceptual frameworks from existing literature, researchers can develop a
theoretical lens through which to interpret their findings and contextualize their contributions
within the broader scholarly discourse.
6. Ensuring Originality and Avoiding Redundancy: By familiarizing themselves with existing
literature, researchers can ensure the originality of their work and avoid inadvertently
duplicating previous studies. Moreover, a thorough literature review enables researchers to
identify seminal works and foundational concepts, thereby providing a solid basis for
building upon existing knowledge.

In conclusion, a comprehensive literature review is an indispensable component of the research


process, offering myriad benefits ranging from contextual understanding and gap identification to
methodological guidance and conceptual framework development. For researchers embarking on
their scholarly journey, undertaking a thorough literature review is not merely a prerequisite but a
cornerstone of rigorous and impactful research.

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This is expected and is an essential component of a good research study. Suppose the researcher is
aware of earlier studies of his topic or related topics. The Objective of the Review of the Literature is
to. Too often, companies elevate diversity as a concept but overlook the internal processes that
disadvantage Black workers. The purpose of the exploratory research process is to progressively
narrow the scope of the topic and transform the undefined problems into defined ones, incorporating
specific research objectives. To answer this question, we must have acquaintance with the sampling
methods. This attempt acted as a preventive measure against the goiter. It is based on a desktop
program that syncs back and forth to the cloud. It is an outline of the commitment that you intend to
follow in executing a research study. ILRI Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and
practices towards peste des. It investigates one or a few situations identical to the researcher’s
problem. The goal of the Lit Review is not to list as many books, papers, and reports as feasible. The
researchers generally guide it; own intellectual orientation, level of training, experience, knowledge
on the subject matter, and intellectual curiosity. The map analogy is useful for the researcher because
several alternatives exist at each stage of the research process. There are no indications that the latter
will happen anytime soon. The introduction chapter is frequently the last one to be written. Includes
two videos and two checkpoint activities covering pre-research, in-depth research, outlining, and
writing. Ecological factors associated with abundance and distribution of mosquito vec. They should
connect the readings in an analysis summary to make a narrative about what’s been performed and
what remains to be improved. You can copy and paste the logo you need from the final slide of this
presentation. The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools Fair and just food systems
enabling local midstream businesses. For this reason, I will speak to the literature review, revealing
tips and tricks relating to it, in three different posts. The Lit Review should include the most relevant
related studies and demonstrate an understanding of both key past research and practices in the
subject and promising current research and practices. While a single source may only appear once in
an annotated Works Cited list, it may be mentioned multiple times in a Lit Review, depending on its
significance in the area or its relationship to other sources. The two or three primary substantive
subjects relevant to the inquiry can then be identified within those parts. Structuring a literature
review Directing the argument and synthesising sources Being critical in your literature review.
Literature reviews provide an important bridge between the expert scientific community and many
other communities, such as science journalists, teachers, and medical and allied health professionals.
Narrative reviews. Organize the selected papers by looking for patterns and by developing subtopics
5. Development of a fluorescent RBL reporter system for diagnosis of porcine cys. Fair and just food
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Consequently, the items you read and write about will enhance your subject knowledge and help you
to clarify your research question(s) further. The basis of such selection is entirely dependent on the
researcher’s discretion. Also should organise the readings into several primary theoretical or
experimental categories and highlight important disagreements within and within these conceptual
bodies of work (Cheng 2019). It contrasts with the process of complete enumeration, in which every
member of the population is included. Thus, this paper provides simple guidelines on how to
conduct the research in a more precise way. (Snyder, 2019). This includes providing physiological
explanations for the findings. Write interesting bits of information or ideas as you read. Enhance
your academic skills and find valuable tips for successful dissertation writing. A literature review is a
critical analysis of previous research on the issue. To write a strong embedded Literature Review, you
should approach your research systematically. In contrast, the non-research problems do not need to
go through these processes. For example, searching for articles on the economic history of Australia,
you can simply type in. The Dunning-Kruger effect is the idea that the least skilled people
overestimate their abilities more than anyone else. A search strategy helps prevent that, by using
punctuation and keywords to make the database understand exactly what you want. A current
literature study I’m working on, for example, investigates impediments to higher education for
undocumented students. In this blog post, they emphasize that more equal exposure to experts with
whom they can identify will better serve our students and foster the growth, diversity and potential
of this future workforce. Forensic anthropology is a further subspecialty that analyzes skeletal
remains of the recently deceased within a legal setting. A confident and expert researcher is more
crucial in questioning the others’ methodology, the choice of the data, and the quality of the
inferences drawn from the study results. One method is to interpret how or why specific
developments occurred. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE. “The systematic identification, location,
scrutiny and summary of written materials that pertain to a research problem”. Still, they do provide
an excellent beginning point for finding better, more extensive materials. Furthermore, they provide
information on which researchers are active in specific fields, which can be useful for tracking down
their other work. Writing a Literature Review requires research, analysis, and synthesis. Muntasir
Minhaz Muntasir runs his own businesses and has a business degree. The research process aims to
identify a research problem, understand its context through a literature review, set research questions
and objectives, design a research study, select a sample, collect data, analyze the data, and present
the findings in a research report. The choice of a research problem is not as easy as it appears. Our
products include academic papers of varying complexity and other personalized services, along with
research materials for assistance purposes only. Reviewing of Literature A review of relevant
literature is an integral part of the research process. The researchers have conducted many interesting
studies without affecting actual settings. Assessing meat microbiological safety and associated
handling practices in bu.
Working on Manuscripts is easier than gazing at a blank computer, and the final draft will most
likely look substantially different as you proceed to rewrite and concentrate the argument (Reitman
et al. 2020). The introduction should be between 5 to 10 pages of text in most cases. It also helps
students to incorporate those methods in their assignment writing process. It may be useful to refer
to the discussion section of published original investigation research papers, or another literature
review, where the authors may mention tested or hypothetical physiological mechanisms that may
explain their findings. Keeping this point in mind, we must draw a line between research and non-
research problems. Intuitively, researchable problems are those that have a possibility of thorough
verification investigation, which can be effected through the analysis and collection of data. She is an
intern in the public relations and conventions team at SAGE Publishing. Sample design refers to the
methods followed in selecting a sample from the population and the estimating technique vis-a-vis
the formula for computing the sample statistics. Reports should be developed from the client’s
perspective. The researchers generally guide it; own intellectual orientation, level of training,
experience, knowledge on the subject matter, and intellectual curiosity. The Objective of the Review
of the Literature is to. Literature reviews provide an important bridge between the expert scientific
community and many other communities, such as science journalists, teachers, and medical and
allied health professionals. Why spend time merely repeating what other investigators have already
done. However, conducting a review of the literature and assessing its quality is a tricky task. They
are self-contained pieces of writing that can function as a stepping stone to a larger piece of writing
or can enhance writers’ understandings of a topic. You must demonstrate that you are familiar with
what is already known about your research topic. Although you may write a stand-alone Literature
Review as a course assignment to enhance your own knowledge as a student, scholars often write
stand-alone Literature Review to benefit the research community and discipline. The argument will
most likely alter emphasis over time, and the introduction must reflect this. To address this systemic
problem, Florian Naudet, and collegues present six principles for assessing scientists for hiring,
promotion, and tenure. Source: A young researcher's guide to writing a literature review, Available
from. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Research Commons. You cannot categorize the
information provided by electronic sources, but here are some tips for using them: 1) acknowledge
that anyone can post information on the Internet, so the quality may vary, and 2) information posted
on the web for general audiences may not be appropriate data for your Lit Review (general
audiences tend to need less detail and scholarly information). Unlike embedded Literature Reviews,
which appear as part of a larger piece of work, stand-alone Literature Reviews are a self-contained
piece of writing that can be read on their own ( see Figure A.2). Once researchers have selected a
topic, the first step in their research methodology is often the stand-alone Literature Review. Only
then the reader will know that the basics of research have not been neglected. The next step is
identifying the factors that may have contributed to the perceived problems. Issues of Research
Problem Identification There are several ways to identify, define, and analyze a problem, obtain
insights, and get a clearer idea about these issues. Our products include academic papers of varying
complexity and other personalized services, along with research materials for assistance purposes
only. Well, the fact is, a monsoon flood has prevented all new supplies of pills from reaching town-
A, and all old supplies have been exhausted. The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia asked
these questions in a discussion paper earlier this year. Muntasir Minhaz Muntasir runs his own
businesses and has a business degree. Ignoring the existing literature may lead to wasted effort on
the part of the researchers. The review of the literature is defined as a broad, comprehensive, in-
depth, systematic, and critical review of scholarly publications, unpublished scholarly print materials,
audiovisual materials, and personal communications. You, therefore, need to establish what research
has been published in your chosen area, and, if possible, to try to identify any other research that
might currently be in progress.

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