Research I: Review of Related Literature

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Literature Review

It is a critical summary of what scholars have already published about a topic.

It shows:

  • what is already known
  • what is still unclear or weak
  • where your study fits

It is guided by:

  • your research problem
  • your research questions
  • your thesis

It is not just a list of article summaries.

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Primary sources

source of RRL that are original studies (experiments, surveys, interviews)

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Secondary sources

source of RRL that are reviews, textbooks, meta-analyses that summarize studies

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Synthesis

the heart of RRL

combining ideas from many sources

You look for:
patterns
agreements
disagreements
gaps

Not: ❌ one study per paragraph ✔ grouped by themes, theories, or trends

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Literature Review Matrix

A tool to organize studies.

It tracks:

  • main findings
  • strengths & weaknesses
  • theories & methods
  • how each source supports or challenges your topic
  • gaps and contradictions