Chapter 2: Literature Review

Literature refers to a collection of published information/materials on a particular area of research or topic, such as books and journal articles of academic value.

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A literature review describes theoretical perspectives and previous research findings related to the problem at hand.

In other words, a literature review is a comprehensive review of existing research on a specific topic.

contextualizes a research study. This is a systematic and thorough analysis of every research that has been done on a specific topic (Ormrod & Leedy, 2014).

Review of previous studies

summarizes current literature on a particular topic. According to Miles and Huberman (1994), a theoretical framework is “a conceptual model of how one theorizes or makes logical sense of the relationships among several factors that have been identified as important to the problem" (p.18).

Theoretical Framework

Benefits of Conducting a literature review

Dawson (2002), a literature review will help you become familiar with the current level of knowledge on your topic.

Leedy (2014) claims that the better you know, the better you can understand your problem.

Benefits of Literature Review

In short, a literature review can:

·       provide a theoretical framework for your research by identifying the theories and concepts that are relevant to your topic. This framework can provide the foundation for your research question and guide your methodology.

·       help to identify research gaps, inconsistencies, or conflicts in existing research that your study aims to address. By critically evaluating the existing literature, you can justify the need for your research and frame your study as a valuable contribution to the field.