ASSIGNMENT TOPIC NAME:

“SOURCES
OF
INFORMATIO
N REVIEW OF
LITERATURE
“
What is Literature?
The Literature raises to the collection of scholarly writings
on a topic. This includes peer-reviewed articles, books,
essays and conference papers.
 Literature is basically written stuff that people create,
like stories, poems, and essays.
What is review of
literature?
A review of literature is a
critical analysis and summary
of existing scholarly
publications, books, articles,
and other sources relevant to
a particular topic or research
question.
 It aims to provide an
overview of the current
state of knowledge on the
subject, identify gaps or
variations in existing
research, and suggest areas
for further investigation.
What is information?
Information refers to data, facts, or knowledge that is gathered,
analyzed, and understood to answer research questions or
hypotheses.
This data can come from various sources such as experiments,
reviews, interviews, observations, or existing literature.
Sources of information
 Primary Sources of Information
 Secondary Sources of Information
 Primary Sources of Information:
Primary sources of information
in research methods raise to
original documents, data, or
materials that provide firsthand
evidence or direct information
about a topic of study.
Primary sources are valued for
their reality and immediacy, as
they offer direct insight into the
subject matter without filtering
by others. Researchers often rely
on primary sources to generate
new knowledge, validate
findings, and support their
arguments or claims.
Examples of primary sources:
 Original research studies and experiment
 Interviews
 Surveys and questionnaires
 Observational data
 Diaries and personal letters
 Speeches and oral histories
 Artifacts and objects
 Official documents and records (e.g., government reports,
court records)
 Photographs and videos
 Secondary Source of
Information:
 Secondary sources of information in
research methods raise to documents,
data, or materials that are created
based on analysis, clarification, or
synthesis of primary sources.
 Secondary source help to the
researchers understand complex
topics, identify trends, and gain
insights into various viewpoints.
 While they offer valuable analysis and
synthesis, researchers typically rely
on primary sources for direct
evidence and original data.
Examples of secondary
sources:
 Review articles
 Textbooks
 Encyclopedias
 Biographies
 Data compilations and databases
 Documentary films
 Magazine and newspaper articles
 Historical analyses
 Research reports and analyses
 Short Conclusion
Primary Sources of Secondary Sources of
Information Information

Firsthand evidence or original data secondary sources analyze,

directly related to the subject of study understand, or synthesize primary
information, offering observation,
analysis, or context.

Primary sources provide direct insight Secondary sources offer additional

into events or phenomena perspectives, analysis, and synthesis,
aiding researchers in understanding
complex topics and gaining insights
from multiple sources
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