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Doing a Literature Review

The document outlines the significance of literature review strategies in research, emphasizing the need for thorough and critical engagement with existing literature to formulate research questions and methods effectively. It provides guidance on organizing, analyzing, and synthesizing literature, highlighting various types of literature reviews and the essential questions researchers should consider before starting their work. Additionally, it discusses the components and structure of a literature review, stressing the importance of contextualizing new research within the existing body of knowledge.

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Introduction to the presentation and its importance focuses on literature review basics.

Defines the stages of research: problem definition, literature review, hypothesis formation, research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Emphasizes the need for deep engagement with literature to formulate significant research questions.

Warns against incomplete literature reviews which may lead to redundancy in research efforts.

Questions to evaluate the worth, knowledge, and methodology before starting research.

Describes literature review as a collection, systematization, and storytelling of scholarly work.

Explains the necessity of literature review in research, including gap identification, rationale, and scope.

Further reasons for literature review encompass distinguishing gaps, gaining perspective, and enhancing vocabulary.

Outlines various forms of literature review such as selective, comprehensive, and standalone works.

Processes involved in the literature search, including management and defining research topics.

Critical questions about known topics, landmark works, methodologies, and frameworks in the research area.

Advice on selective reading to filter out irrelevant information and to not become overwhelmed.

Different literature sources, including libraries, databases, and types of publications for research.

Methods for summarizing, analyzing, and critically evaluating literature.

Essential elements of a critical literature review including strengths, evidence, credibility, and context.

Components of a literature review including background, theory, and critical appraisal.

Abd Karim Alias@2010
NOTE: A slightly different version of this presentation can be viewed on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VxPBhGW2BI
The importance of literature review Strategies in doing a literature review Managing the literature Deciphering (making sense) of the literature Putting together the literature Discussion and conclusion
Abd Karim Alias@2010
Define research problem Review the literature Formulate hypothesis Design research Collect data Analyse data Interpret & report Abd Karim Alias@2010
Background reading for your own learning using a broad EXPLORING A TOPIC array of materials. Need more in-depth engagement in research literature so that DEVELOPING A RESEARCH QUESTION questions relevant and significant to the field can be developed. Background/contextual readings that put the significance of the ARTICULATE A RATIONALE research in a broader perspective. Reading of contemporary and/or classic theory – may be directly INFORMING YOUR STUDY WITH THEORY related to the topic or may guide your thinking/approach. A review of past studies can inform your choice of method. DESIGNING METHOD Background reading to specific methods may also be necessary for your own learning. Need for thorough & critical review of the research studies that WRITING A LITERATURE REVIEW have been conducted on this and similar topics (typically journal based). Abd Karim Alias@2010
Don‟t reinvent the wheel… Implication of incomplete literature review! Abd Karim Alias@2010
Don‟t do “more of the same”… Implication of incomplete literature review! Abd Karim Alias@2010
Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Before starting your research, ask the following 3 questions: The questions I wish to answer are worthy of research? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Before starting your research, ask the following questions: Do I know my stuff sufficiently? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Before starting your research, ask the following questions: The methodology I chose is the best ‘doable’ way of getting the answers to the questions? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
What is literature? ‘…a collection of all the scholarly writings on a topic.’ Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
What is literature review? Study 1 ORIGINAL WORK ORIGINAL WORK Study 10 Study 2 Study X Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
What is literature review? Study 1 ORIGINAL Your own idea will connect to the developing WORK ORIGINAL WORK knowledge network in the field Study 10 Study 2 Study X Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
What is literature review? ‘…a systematic…method for identifying, evaluating and interpreting the…work produced by researchers, scholars and practitioners.’ Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
What is literature review? Literature is about telling a story…kind of a chain story where each writer starts with a partial story created previously by others and expand on it…the existing literature is the story so far… Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
What is literature review? Literature review is… „an interpretation and synthesis of published work‟ - Merriam (1988:6) Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
What is literature review? READ PUBLISHED WORK INTERPRETATION SYNTHESIS Explain the significance & Study a wide range of print- Creation of an “integrated interpret the evidence and web-based materials. whole” – Coherent presented in each piece of argument of the study that literature – not simply you are doing. listing what others have written. Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
The importance of literature review ‘I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow.’ - Woodrow Wilson Research may be done alone – but it is never done in isolation. The production of new knowledge is fundamentally dependent on past knowledge. Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Four main reasons for reviewing the lit: Focuses on previous research -- Provide an overview and critical appraisal of past & current thinking, ideas, policies and practices. Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Four main reasons for reviewing the lit: Shows how your study fills the “gap’ -- Provide a basis upon which to make critical decisions regarding the directions of a research. Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Four main reasons for reviewing the lit: The necessity and rationale of your study – Does it make sense? Why it is important? How it is different? How it is novel? Is it justifiable? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Four main reasons for reviewing the lit: Set boundaries of your study – determine the scope & specific objectives (not the sky is the limit!). Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Beyond the scope of my research! Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Four main reasons for reviewing the lit: 1. Focuses on previous research 2. Shows how your study fills the “gap’ 3. The necessity and rationale of your study 4. Set boundaries of your study Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Other reasons for reviewing the lit:  Distinguishing what has been done from what needs to be done  Synthesizing and gaining a new perspective  Identifying relationships between ideas & practice  Establishing the context of the topic/problem Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Other reasons for reviewing the lit:  Enhancing & acquiring the subject vocabulary  Relating ideas & theory to applications  Increase understanding of theoretical background  Identifying the main methodologies & research techniques that have been used Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Other reasons for reviewing the lit: Any other roles or uses for literature review that you have identified? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Other reasons for reviewing the lit:  It will give you idea  It may cause you to change your mind!  Develop/improve skill to source material  Develop skill to summarize & synthesize information Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Generate your OWN IDEA! Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Types of literature review Part of larger work Introduction to journal article Thesis/dissertation Selective Comprehensive Course assignment Review article Standalone work Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Types of literature review  Course assignment  Research proposal  Research paper  Review article  Dissertation/thesis Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
WORKING WITH THE LITERATURE FIND IT! MANAGE IT! USE IT! REVIEW IT! Knowing the Reading Choosing your Understand the literature types efficiently Research topic Purpose of lit. rev Using available Keeping track of Developing your Ensuring adequate resources references question coverage Honing your Writing relevant Arguing your Write search skills annotations rationale purposefully Designing Working on method style and tone Abd Karim Alias@2010
Planning for literature search Define the topic General reading; prepare a list of terms. Think about the scope What is the time frame of search (how far back?) Think about the outcomes What it is you want to get out of the search? Think about the management How are you going to manage the search results? Plan sources to be searched The list and sequence of sources to be searched Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Other questions to ask… What is known about the broad topic I am researching, and from what types of literature? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Other questions to ask… What are the most important ‘landmark’ works within the field, referred to regularly in other studies? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Other questions to ask… What methods and methodologies are being used to research the area I am interested in? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Other questions to ask… What theoretical and conceptual frameworks are being used to understand the field? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Other questions to ask • What is known about the broad topic I am researching, and from what types of literature? • What are the most important ‘landmark’ works within the field, referred to regularly in other studies? • What methods and methodologies are being used to research the area I am interested in? • What theoretical and conceptual frameworks are being used to understand the field? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Approach to doing a literature review It is impossible to read all the research ever published in your area… The key is…be selective in what you read – or else you’ll get drown in too much information! Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
See the wood for the trees… Filtering & sorting the essentials from the irrelevant… 42 Image source: http:// sciencebhakta.wordpress.com Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Doctor of photocopying… Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
The range of literature to explore • Background material which is of broadly relevance to your study • Literature and research studies which address issues that are closely related to your study • Literature which is directly related to your study Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Searching & reading strategy Field specific papers More specific, Less specific, more recent less recent Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Literature sources Sources & organizations providing publications Academic libraries Public libraries National libraries Museums Archives Special collections Commercial organizations Commercial databases (SCOPUS, Web of knowledge, Springerlink) Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Literature sources Tools for searching published works & data Library catalogues Subject indexes Subject abstracts Bibliographies Encyclopedia Internet directories Internet search engines Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Literature sources Sources where research & information is published Textbooks Articles Theses Government publications Legal & professional publications Trade literature Conference papers Monographs Statistics Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Managing the literature Organizing information Summarize, tabulate Use bibliographic software (Endnote) Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Analyzing & “digesting‟ the literature Analyzing information Note taking Summarizing the key findings Extracting critical facts/arguments Examine evidence Understand interpretation Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Reading critically & analytically Things to extract from each piece of reading material Definitions Concepts Justification Problem Arguments Ways of thinking Theory Standpoint Events Hypothesis Evidence Motives Techniques Perspective Politics Interpretations Styles Conclusions Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Skills for “digesting” the literature Select, differentiate, ANALYSIS Dissecting data into their constituent part. break up Integrate, combine, Rearranging the elements derived SYNTHESIS from analysis to identify relationship. formulate, reorganize Interpreting & distinguishing between Understand, distinguish, different types of data , theory & COMPREHENSION explain argument to describe the substance of an idea Describing the principles, uses, & KNOWLEDGE Define, classify, describe function of rules, method, etc. Adapted from Hart, 1998 Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Critical analysis checklist • What is the main idea being put forward? • What points develop the idea? • What evidence is provided? • Do you agree with the conclusions? • Is it a response to another work? • Underlying theory or assumption? • Model? • Strengths/weaknesses/limitations? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Reviewing the literature vs „The literature review‟ Reasons for reviewing the Purposes of the ‘literature literature review’ • Informing yourself of what is • Informing your audience of happening in the field what is happening in the field • Gaining a level of topical & • Establishing your credibility as a methodological knowledge & knowledgeable & capable expertise researcher • Finding potential gaps in the • Arguing the relevance & the literature that may point to significance of your research potential research questions questions Adapted from O’Leary, The Essential Guide to Doing Research Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Reviewing the literature vs „The literature review‟ Reasons for reviewing the Purposes of the ‘literature literature review’ • Critically evaluating • Providing the context for your common/typical methods own methodological approach • Facilitating the development of • Arguing the relevance & your own methodological appropriateness of your approaches approach Adapted from O’Leary, The Essential Guide to Doing Research Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Writing the literature review Study 1 ORIGINAL WORK ORIGINAL WORK Study 10 Study 2 Study X Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Any critical review should incorporate…  An assessment of the strengths & weaknesses of some of the theories  A clear understanding of the topic  A citing of all key studies in the subject territory  A clear indication of how the review links to your research questions Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Any critical review should incorporate…  A definition of the boundaries of your research  A selection & synthesis of existing arguments to form a new perspective  Through gradual refinement, a clear demarcation of the research problem Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Scope & length of lit. review…  Be selective  State the current state of the theory  How far back?(Master‟s ~10 years; PhD – further back)  Avoid verbosity  Demonstrate ability to synthesise the body of literature – brief but focused. Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Components of lit. review…  Background information • Introduce topic • Describe scope & organization • Review past & present literature • Clarify purpose Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Components of lit. review…  Theory • All research has a precedent • Integrate key points & make appropriate inferences • Be aware of relationship to your topic Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
Components of lit. review…  Critical appraisal/synthesis • Not jus a list of the work of others • Identify issues highlighted • Highlight differences & similarities • Identify consensus Abd Karim Alias@2010 [akarim@usm.my]
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Doing a Literature Review

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    NOTE: A slightlydifferent version of this presentation can be viewed on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VxPBhGW2BI
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    The importance ofliterature review Strategies in doing a literature review Managing the literature Deciphering (making sense) of the literature Putting together the literature Discussion and conclusion
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    Define research problem Review the literature Formulate hypothesis Design research Collect data Analyse data Interpret & report Abd Karim Alias@2010
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    Background reading foryour own learning using a broad EXPLORING A TOPIC array of materials. Need more in-depth engagement in research literature so that DEVELOPING A RESEARCH QUESTION questions relevant and significant to the field can be developed. Background/contextual readings that put the significance of the ARTICULATE A RATIONALE research in a broader perspective. Reading of contemporary and/or classic theory – may be directly INFORMING YOUR STUDY WITH THEORY related to the topic or may guide your thinking/approach. A review of past studies can inform your choice of method. DESIGNING METHOD Background reading to specific methods may also be necessary for your own learning. Need for thorough & critical review of the research studies that WRITING A LITERATURE REVIEW have been conducted on this and similar topics (typically journal based). Abd Karim Alias@2010
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    Don‟t reinvent thewheel… Implication of incomplete literature review! Abd Karim Alias@2010
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    Don‟t do “moreof the same”… Implication of incomplete literature review! Abd Karim Alias@2010
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    Before starting yourresearch, ask the following 3 questions: The questions I wish to answer are worthy of research? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Before starting yourresearch, ask the following questions: Do I know my stuff sufficiently? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Before starting yourresearch, ask the following questions: The methodology I chose is the best ‘doable’ way of getting the answers to the questions? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    What is literature? ‘…acollection of all the scholarly writings on a topic.’ Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    What is literaturereview? Study 1 ORIGINAL WORK ORIGINAL WORK Study 10 Study 2 Study X Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    What is literaturereview? Study 1 ORIGINAL Your own idea will connect to the developing WORK ORIGINAL WORK knowledge network in the field Study 10 Study 2 Study X Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    What is literaturereview? ‘…a systematic…method for identifying, evaluating and interpreting the…work produced by researchers, scholars and practitioners.’ Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    What is literaturereview? Literature is about telling a story…kind of a chain story where each writer starts with a partial story created previously by others and expand on it…the existing literature is the story so far… Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    What is literaturereview? Literature review is… „an interpretation and synthesis of published work‟ - Merriam (1988:6) Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    What is literaturereview? READ PUBLISHED WORK INTERPRETATION SYNTHESIS Explain the significance & Study a wide range of print- Creation of an “integrated interpret the evidence and web-based materials. whole” – Coherent presented in each piece of argument of the study that literature – not simply you are doing. listing what others have written. Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    The importance ofliterature review ‘I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow.’ - Woodrow Wilson Research may be done alone – but it is never done in isolation. The production of new knowledge is fundamentally dependent on past knowledge. Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Four main reasonsfor reviewing the lit: Focuses on previous research -- Provide an overview and critical appraisal of past & current thinking, ideas, policies and practices. Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Four main reasonsfor reviewing the lit: Shows how your study fills the “gap’ -- Provide a basis upon which to make critical decisions regarding the directions of a research. Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Four main reasonsfor reviewing the lit: The necessity and rationale of your study – Does it make sense? Why it is important? How it is different? How it is novel? Is it justifiable? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Four main reasonsfor reviewing the lit: Set boundaries of your study – determine the scope & specific objectives (not the sky is the limit!). Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Beyond the scopeof my research! Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Four main reasonsfor reviewing the lit: 1. Focuses on previous research 2. Shows how your study fills the “gap’ 3. The necessity and rationale of your study 4. Set boundaries of your study Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Other reasons forreviewing the lit:  Distinguishing what has been done from what needs to be done  Synthesizing and gaining a new perspective  Identifying relationships between ideas & practice  Establishing the context of the topic/problem Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Other reasons forreviewing the lit:  Enhancing & acquiring the subject vocabulary  Relating ideas & theory to applications  Increase understanding of theoretical background  Identifying the main methodologies & research techniques that have been used Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Other reasons forreviewing the lit: Any other roles or uses for literature review that you have identified? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Other reasons forreviewing the lit:  It will give you idea  It may cause you to change your mind!  Develop/improve skill to source material  Develop skill to summarize & synthesize information Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Generate your OWNIDEA! Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Types of literaturereview Part of larger work Introduction to journal article Thesis/dissertation Selective Comprehensive Course assignment Review article Standalone work Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Types of literaturereview  Course assignment  Research proposal  Research paper  Review article  Dissertation/thesis Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    WORKING WITH THELITERATURE FIND IT! MANAGE IT! USE IT! REVIEW IT! Knowing the Reading Choosing your Understand the literature types efficiently Research topic Purpose of lit. rev Using available Keeping track of Developing your Ensuring adequate resources references question coverage Honing your Writing relevant Arguing your Write search skills annotations rationale purposefully Designing Working on method style and tone Abd Karim Alias@2010
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    Planning for literaturesearch Define the topic General reading; prepare a list of terms. Think about the scope What is the time frame of search (how far back?) Think about the outcomes What it is you want to get out of the search? Think about the management How are you going to manage the search results? Plan sources to be searched The list and sequence of sources to be searched Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Other questions toask… What is known about the broad topic I am researching, and from what types of literature? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Other questions toask… What are the most important ‘landmark’ works within the field, referred to regularly in other studies? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Other questions toask… What methods and methodologies are being used to research the area I am interested in? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Other questions toask… What theoretical and conceptual frameworks are being used to understand the field? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Other questions toask • What is known about the broad topic I am researching, and from what types of literature? • What are the most important ‘landmark’ works within the field, referred to regularly in other studies? • What methods and methodologies are being used to research the area I am interested in? • What theoretical and conceptual frameworks are being used to understand the field? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Approach to doinga literature review It is impossible to read all the research ever published in your area… The key is…be selective in what you read – or else you’ll get drown in too much information! Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    See the woodfor the trees… Filtering & sorting the essentials from the irrelevant… 42 Image source: http:// sciencebhakta.wordpress.com Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    The range ofliterature to explore • Background material which is of broadly relevance to your study • Literature and research studies which address issues that are closely related to your study • Literature which is directly related to your study Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Searching & readingstrategy Field specific papers More specific, Less specific, more recent less recent Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Literature sources Sources & organizations providing publications Academic libraries Public libraries National libraries Museums Archives Special collections Commercial organizations Commercial databases (SCOPUS, Web of knowledge, Springerlink) Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Literature sources Toolsfor searching published works & data Library catalogues Subject indexes Subject abstracts Bibliographies Encyclopedia Internet directories Internet search engines Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Literature sources Sources where research & information is published Textbooks Articles Theses Government publications Legal & professional publications Trade literature Conference papers Monographs Statistics Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Managing the literature Organizing information Summarize, tabulate Use bibliographic software (Endnote) Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Analyzing & “digesting‟the literature Analyzing information Note taking Summarizing the key findings Extracting critical facts/arguments Examine evidence Understand interpretation Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Reading critically &analytically Things to extract from each piece of reading material Definitions Concepts Justification Problem Arguments Ways of thinking Theory Standpoint Events Hypothesis Evidence Motives Techniques Perspective Politics Interpretations Styles Conclusions Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Skills for “digesting”the literature Select, differentiate, ANALYSIS Dissecting data into their constituent part. break up Integrate, combine, Rearranging the elements derived SYNTHESIS from analysis to identify relationship. formulate, reorganize Interpreting & distinguishing between Understand, distinguish, different types of data , theory & COMPREHENSION explain argument to describe the substance of an idea Describing the principles, uses, & KNOWLEDGE Define, classify, describe function of rules, method, etc. Adapted from Hart, 1998 Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Critical analysis checklist • What is the main idea being put forward? • What points develop the idea? • What evidence is provided? • Do you agree with the conclusions? • Is it a response to another work? • Underlying theory or assumption? • Model? • Strengths/weaknesses/limitations? Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Reviewing the literaturevs „The literature review‟ Reasons for reviewing the Purposes of the ‘literature literature review’ • Informing yourself of what is • Informing your audience of happening in the field what is happening in the field • Gaining a level of topical & • Establishing your credibility as a methodological knowledge & knowledgeable & capable expertise researcher • Finding potential gaps in the • Arguing the relevance & the literature that may point to significance of your research potential research questions questions Adapted from O’Leary, The Essential Guide to Doing Research Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Reviewing the literaturevs „The literature review‟ Reasons for reviewing the Purposes of the ‘literature literature review’ • Critically evaluating • Providing the context for your common/typical methods own methodological approach • Facilitating the development of • Arguing the relevance & your own methodological appropriateness of your approaches approach Adapted from O’Leary, The Essential Guide to Doing Research Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Writing the literaturereview Study 1 ORIGINAL WORK ORIGINAL WORK Study 10 Study 2 Study X Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Any critical reviewshould incorporate…  An assessment of the strengths & weaknesses of some of the theories  A clear understanding of the topic  A citing of all key studies in the subject territory  A clear indication of how the review links to your research questions Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Any critical reviewshould incorporate…  A definition of the boundaries of your research  A selection & synthesis of existing arguments to form a new perspective  Through gradual refinement, a clear demarcation of the research problem Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Scope & lengthof lit. review…  Be selective  State the current state of the theory  How far back?(Master‟s ~10 years; PhD – further back)  Avoid verbosity  Demonstrate ability to synthesise the body of literature – brief but focused. Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Components of lit.review…  Background information • Introduce topic • Describe scope & organization • Review past & present literature • Clarify purpose Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Components of lit.review…  Theory • All research has a precedent • Integrate key points & make appropriate inferences • Be aware of relationship to your topic Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]
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    Components of lit.review…  Critical appraisal/synthesis • Not jus a list of the work of others • Identify issues highlighted • Highlight differences & similarities • Identify consensus Abd Karim Alias@2010 [[email protected]]