5 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE New
BETTINA JOYCE P. ILAGAN
Department of Languages and Mass Communication
College of Arts and Sciences
Cavite State University
Building up your RRL
Why do a literature review? bjpilagan2013
provides information useful for developing other parts of your study like research design, framework, definitions, methods for data gathering, data analysis and interpretation
leads you to the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of your study • provides basis for identifying relevant variables
• helps to avoid duplication of studies bjpilagan2013
• leads you to aspects of problems that have not been explored
• gives ideas on how to avoid weaknesses of previous studies
Purposes of the
RevLit
• To show that the researcher is familiar with the key ideas in his/her field of study
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• To show that the knowledge in the field is incomplete, unreliable, or both
• To show that the findings of the proposed study will add, supplement, or correct present knowledge bjpilagan2013
Classifications of
Literature
• Research literature- published or unpublished reports of actual research studies done previously.
It includes experiments, surveys, results and findings of undergraduate theses, master’s theses, or dissertations which can support the present study.
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Classifications of
Literature
Conceptual literature- articles or books written by authorities giving their opinions, experiences, theories or ideas of what is good and bad, desirable and undesirable within the problem area. It includes printed materials such as books, encyclopedias, etc. with great bearing on the present study.
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How do we know what to look for?
Examine the concept(s) you are studying (title)
Identify the variables you will use for studying such concept(s) (objectives)
Look for other concepts, variables, constructs, and terms that you need to review on (conceptual framework, definitions) Check whether you are looking into relationships or pure case
Department of Languages and Mass Communication
College of Arts and Sciences
Cavite State University
Building up your RRL
Why do a literature review? bjpilagan2013
provides information useful for developing other parts of your study like research design, framework, definitions, methods for data gathering, data analysis and interpretation
leads you to the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of your study • provides basis for identifying relevant variables
• helps to avoid duplication of studies bjpilagan2013
• leads you to aspects of problems that have not been explored
• gives ideas on how to avoid weaknesses of previous studies
Purposes of the
RevLit
• To show that the researcher is familiar with the key ideas in his/her field of study
bjpilagan2013
• To show that the knowledge in the field is incomplete, unreliable, or both
• To show that the findings of the proposed study will add, supplement, or correct present knowledge bjpilagan2013
Classifications of
Literature
• Research literature- published or unpublished reports of actual research studies done previously.
It includes experiments, surveys, results and findings of undergraduate theses, master’s theses, or dissertations which can support the present study.
bjpilagan2013
Classifications of
Literature
Conceptual literature- articles or books written by authorities giving their opinions, experiences, theories or ideas of what is good and bad, desirable and undesirable within the problem area. It includes printed materials such as books, encyclopedias, etc. with great bearing on the present study.
bjpilagan2013
How do we know what to look for?
Examine the concept(s) you are studying (title)
Identify the variables you will use for studying such concept(s) (objectives)
Look for other concepts, variables, constructs, and terms that you need to review on (conceptual framework, definitions) Check whether you are looking into relationships or pure case
References: and E. R. CALERO. 2007. Keys to Success in Academic Writing. Philippines: Trailblazers Publications.