REVIEW OF

RELATED
LITERATURE AND
STUDIESMade by:
Group 2
Purposes of the Review of Related Literature and Studies
FIRST THINGS FIRST:
• What is a Review of Related Literature and Studies?

It can be understood as the collection of

academic and pre-reviewed writing on any
given subject.
The following six points are articulated by Diana
Ridley in her book:

The Literature Review: A Step-By-Step

Guide for Students (2008).
Purposes of the Review of Related Literature and Studies

Number One:
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It provides a “historical background for your research”.

Purposes of the Review of Related Literature and Studies

Number Two:
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“It gives an overview of the current context in which your

research is situated by referring to contemporary debates,
issues, and questions in the field.”
Purposes of the Review of Related Literature and Studies

Number Three:
_______________________________

The lit review “includes a discussion of relevant theories and

concepts which underpin your research”.
Purposes of the Review of Related Literature and Studies

Number Four:
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The lit review “introduces relevant terminology and provides

definitions to clarify how terms are being used in the context of
your own work”.
Purposes of the Review of Related Literature and Studies

Number Five:
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The lit review “describes related research in the field and shows
how your work extends or challenges or addresses a gap in the
field”.
Purposes of the Review of Related Literature and Studies

Number Six:
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The lit review “provides supporting evidence for a practical

problem or issue which your research is addressing, thereby
underlining its significance”.
 10 simple rules for writing a literature review
(Pautasso,2013)

1.) Define the Topic and Audience

- Choose a topic. The topic must be
interesting, important and current.

- In addition on choosing your topic, you

should also select a target audience.
 10 simple rules for writing a literature review
(Pautasso,2013)

2.) Search and Re-Search the Literature

-Start downloading published
articles related to the topic.
-Be sure to properly acknowledge
sources.
10 simple rules for writing a literature review
(Pautasso,2013)
3.) Take notes while reading

 Things to consider
- Key words
- Important details
- Summary
 Importance
- Improves focus and attention to detail
- Helps keep the idea organized
 10 simple rules for writing a literature review
(Pautasso,2013)

4.) Choose the type of review you wish to write

- Choosing has to be made on a case-to-case basis

 Examples:
-Narrative or Traditional literature reviews
-Scoping Reviews
-Systematic Quantitative Literature Review
-Cochrane Reviews
-Campbell Collaboration
 10 simple rules for writing a literature review
(Pautasso,2013)

4.) Choose the type of review you wish to write

- Choosing has to be made on a case-to-case basis

 Things to consider:
- Nature of the material found
- Preferences of the target journal(s)
- Time available to write a review
 10 simple rules for writing a literature review
(Pautasso,2013)

5.) Keep the review focused, but

make if of broad Interest.
- Use Thematic analysis/approach

- To connect the Gaps between

Fields
 10 simple rules for writing a literature review
(Pautasso,2013)

6.) Be critical and consistent

-Reviewing the literature is not arranging
hollow blocks. It is very important
to have consistency in your review.
10 simple rules for writing a literature review
(Pautasso,2013)

7.) Find A Logical Structure.

- Outlining Needed Information
- Richness on Information
10 simple rules for writing a literature review
(Pautasso,2013)

8.) Make use of feedback

 Feedback is always there.
 Feedback is effective listening.
 Feedback can motivate.
 Feedback can improve performance.
 Feedback is a tool for continued
learning.
10 simple rules for writing a literature review
(Pautasso,2013)

9.) Include your own relevant

research

- Reviewers of the literature will have

published studies relevant to the
review they are writing.
10 simple rules for writing a literature review
(Pautasso,2013)

10.) Be up-to-date in your RRL

- With the fast pace changes in literature and

studies, they keep releasing updated works.
Make sure to keep updated to all related
literatures and studies.