Review of Related Literature (RRL) - Vocabulary Flashcards

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Review of Related Literature (RRL)

A compilation of studies related to a specific research area; evaluates, classifies, and summarizes relevant previous studies and highlights gaps to justify the current study.

Primary Source

Original material on which other research is based (e.g., diaries, interviews, surveys, original research).

Secondary Source

Sources that describe or analyze primary sources (e.g., textbooks, reference materials, articles interpreting original research).

Tertiary Source

Sources used to organize and locate primary and secondary sources (e.g., indexes, abstracts, databases).

Annotated Bibliography

A list of citations with a brief summary and evaluation for each source.

Local Literature

Literature written or published in the Philippines.

Foreign Literature

Literature written or published outside the Philippines.

Up-to-date Literature

Literature that is as recent as possible.

Objectivity/Unbiasedness

Literature should be objective and free from personal bias.

Relevance

Literature must pertain to the study’s topic and aims.

Accuracy and Sufficiency

Literature should provide accurate and sufficient information on the topic.

Identification of Gaps

Finding unanswered questions or missing information in previous studies.

Clarification of Misconceptions

Addressing and correcting misunderstandings in prior research.

Purposes of a Literature Review

To connect the research to existing knowledge, identify theories, prevent duplication, assess questions, and introduce relevant terminologies.

Step 1: Search for Relevant Literature

Clearly define the topic and list keywords to locate sources.

Step 2: Evaluate and Select Sources

Assess credibility and relevance; take notes and cite sources to avoid plagiarism.

Step 3: Identify Themes, Debates and Gaps

Find connections, recurring themes, disagreements, and gaps across sources.

Step 4: Outline Structure

Choose a structure (chronological, thematic, methodological, theoretical) to organize the review.

Step 5: Write the Literature Review

Compose Introduction, Body, and Conclusion; summarize, synthesize, and interpret sources.

Chronological Structure

Organizing the literature by development over time.

Thematic Structure

Organizing the literature by recurring central themes or topics.