Communication: Literature Review & Research Methods

Question 1

What is a literature review

Answer 1

Reviewing writing

Question 2

What are the approaches to literature review

Answer 2

• systematic
• semi-systematic
• integrative

Question 3

What is systematic review

Answer 3

Identify empirical evidence that fits the pre-specified inclusion criteria to answer a particular question or hypothesis

Question 4

What is semi-systematic review

Answer 4

Such review is good when you want to apply a ‘systematic’ approach, but the field is too broad. The vast amount of sources or studies is too diverse
- typically used for describing how a subject’s history or how it has progressed over the years
- useful for obtaining ‘big picture’ insights, trends, themes and patterns

Question 5

What is integrative review

Answer 5

the purpose of using integrative review is to overview the knowledge base, to critically review and potentially reconceptualize
- to expand on a theoretical foundation of the specific topic
- to critically analyse and examine the literature and the main ideas and relationships of an issue

Question 6

What are some important checks for a literature review

Answer 6

• why?
• right method?
• quality?
• fulifils the purpose?
• effective communication?

Question 7

What are the key stages of a literature review

Answer 7

• select review topic
• identify keywords and search terms
• identify information sources
• generate reading list and collect articles
• make notes in your own words
• write literature review