Functions and Sources of Literature Review

What is Literature 

Literature is a background and previous knowledge about any phenomena, concept and under studied construct.

Functions of Literature Review

—  Bring clarity and focus to the research problem

–   Help in conceptualize your research problem clearly and precisely

—  Improve the method

–   What was the method of other researchers to answer the same question

—  Broaden your knowledge

–   To be an expert in your area of study

–   Find out the gaps in your area

Procedure for Literature Review

1. Identify specific research interest than review the literature
2. Gradually narrowing down
3. Should be focused
4. Continuous process often begins before a specific research problem
5. Continuous until the report is finished

Sources for Searching Literature Review

—  Books

—  Journals

—  Internet

—  Library

◦       Library staff

◦       Search tool

◦       Online catalog

◦       Important source for searching literature should be latest journals.

◦       Drawback of books literature …… Not up to date material.