Module 3:

Selecting Relevant literature

OBJECTIVES
After this lsson, you are expected to;

determine the goals of a literature review; and

distinguish the five basic criteria for evaluating

literature.

Selecting Relevant Literature

 VOCABULARIES
ACCURACY
• The reliabillity and correctness of information.

CURRENCY
• The state of being commonly known or accepted.

AUTHORITY
• The qualifications of the author to write on the topic.
RELEVANCE
• The degree to which the information is useful or related to another.
SYNTHESIS
• Putting together materials from different sources into an
integrated whole.

CREDIBILITY
• The extent to which a research account is believable
and appropriate.
LINKAGE
• Forming of connections between the prior and the existing body
of knowledge.

GAP
• A topic or area for which missing or insufficient information limits
the ability to reach a conclusion for a question.

OBJECTIVITY
• The fact of being based on facts and not influenced by personal
beliefs or feelings.
COVERAGE
• The extent tp which the literature meets the needs and depth
of the research topic.
Literature 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.
Five basic Criteria for Evaluating
Information from any sources
1. ACCURACY
QUESTIONS TO ASK:
• Is the information reliable?
• Is the information error-free?
• Is the information based on proven facts?
• Can the information be verified against other
reliable sources?
2. AUTHORITY
QUESTIONS TO ASK:
• Who is the author?
• Does he or she have the qualifications to speak
or write on that topic?
• Is the author affiliated with a reputable
university or organization in this subject field?
3. OBJECTIVITY
QUESTIONS TO ASK:
• What is the intended purpose of the
information?
• Is the information facts or opinions?
• Is the information biased?
4. CURRENCY
QUESTIONS TO ASK:
• When was the information published?
• Is the information current or outdated?
• Does currency matter in this topic?
5. COVERAGE
QUESTIONS TO ASK:
• Does the information covered meet your
information needs?
• Does it provide basic or in-depth coverage?
Thank You!
MEMBERS:
Fresnoza, Van Kenneth
Sarte, Jayrol
Toledo, Justin Mark
Espinol, Kathlyn Mae
Espion, Rhealyn
Sanoy, Honey Mae