Chapter 4 - Review of Related Literature
Chapter 4 - Review of Related Literature
Chapter 4 - Review of Related Literature
2. It can inform you about other researchers who conduct work in the
same area.
3. It can show you how others have handled methodological and design
issues in studies similar to your own.
4. It can reveal sources of data that you may not have known existed.
7. It can help you interpret and make sense of your findings and,
ultimately, help you tie your results to the work of those who have
preceded you.
8. It will bolster your confidence that your topic is one worth studying,
because you will find that others have invested considerable time,
effort, and resources in studying it.
4. Translate these words and phrases into specific topics you must learn
more about—these become your “agenda” as you conduct the
literature search.
6. Read!
Leedy & Ormrod
Practical Research: Planning and Design, 10e 3-6
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Guidelines: Using Your Library Time Efficiently
1. Go to the library armed with data-gathering tools.
2. Identify the materials (books, articles, etc.) you want to read, and
determine if they are available in your library.