THESIS WRITING

AND ORAL DEFENSE

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III. Writing process (Chapter 2– Review of Related Literature)

Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process

are:

1. Review the precise definition of the research problem. Note the

key variables specified in the study objectives and hypothesis.
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Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

2. Formulate “search terms” or key words pertinent to the problem or

question or interest. Example, for the problem: “Marketing Opportunities
and Constraints of Wood and Non-Wood Forest-based Products in Panay
Island,” possible search terms could be: “forest-based products.”
III. Writing process (Chapter 2– Review of Related Literature)

Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

3. Using the indexes of general references, search for relevant primary and
secondary sources guided by the “search terms.”

Start with the most recent issue and work backwards(5 years back). Next,
search for sources listed under synonymous or related to the “search terms.”
III. Writing process (Chapter 2– Review of Related Literature)

Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

3. Using the indexes of general references, search for relevant primary and
secondary sources guided by the “search terms.”

Start with the most recent issue and work backwards. Next, search for
sources listed under synonymous or related to the “search terms.”
III. Writing process (Chapter 2– Review of Related Literature)

Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process

are:

For example, after tracking down sources listed under “forest-based

products,” look up for “marketing forest-based products.”
III. Writing process (Chapter 2– Review of Related Literature)

Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

5. Read the selected reading materials, take notes and

summarize key points. Notes are preferably written in note
cards for easy retrieval and classification.
III. Writing process (Chapter 2– Review of Related Literature)

Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

5. Read the selected reading materials, take notes and

summarize key points. Notes are preferably written in note
cards for easy retrieval and classification.
III. Writing process (Chapter 2– Review of Related Literature)
Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

In reading the articles, the researcher may follow the following steps:

Read the abstract or summary

Record the bibliographic data

Take notes. Be brief as possible, but include all relevant information which
you can use in your full review, such as: the problem, the objectives and
hypothesis, the procedures, major findings, and conclusions
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Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

6. Observe proper documentation and referencing.

Documentation refers to the acknowledgment of sources,

cited as direct quotations or as indirect quotations. The
citation of these sources follows the style that have been
used over years by researchers.
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Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

7. After taking notes from the different sources reviewed,

the researcher prepares the final review. Most literature
reviews consist of the following parts: introduction, body,
summary, and conclusion
III. Writing process (Chapter 2– Review of Related Literature)

Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

a. Introduction – The introduction briefly describes the

nature of the research problem and explains what led the
researcher to investigate the question.
III. Writing process (Chapter 2– Review of Related Literature)

Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

b. Body – The body of the review briefly reports what

experts think or what other researchers have found about
the research problem.
III. Writing process (Chapter 2– Review of Related Literature)

Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

b. Body – The body of the review briefly reports what experts

think or what other researchers have found about the
research problem.

Studies done on one key element or factor of the research

problem are reviewed under that topic followed by studies
done on other aspects of the problem.
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Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

Example:

Marketing Support

Historically, integrated conservation and development projects in the Philippines

have paid no attention to marketing and the impact it may have on resource
conservation and income generation (Bauer, 1992).

The common findings of several studies are summarized in one or two sentences
and only when necessary, some specific findings of each study may be presented.
III. Writing process (Chapter 2– Review of Related Literature)
Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

Example:

Reviews of research on religion and health have concluded that at

least some types of religious behaviors are related to higher levels of
physical and mental health (Gartner, Larson, & Allen, 1991; Koenig,
1990; Levin & Vanderpool, 1991; Maton & Pargament, 1987; Paloma
& Pendleton, 1991; Payne, Bergin, Bielema, & Jenkins, 1991).
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Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

c. Summary – The summary of the review ties together the

major findings of the studies reviewed. It presents a general
picture of what has been known or thought of about the
problem to date. It presents similar results, as well as
contradicting results.
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Review of Related Literature

In writing the review of related literature. The process are:

d. Conclusion – This part presents the course of action

suggested by the literature. Based on the state of knowledge
revealed by the literature, the researcher could further
justify the need for his/her study.
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