Week 11: Learning from others and reviewing the literature Flashcards
When we take an interest in how people obtain knowledge about their everyday lives, we are beginning to address what is usually called as:
qualitative inquiry
composed of discussions of facts and principles to which the present study is related:
related literature
are researches, inquiries or investigations already conducted to which the present proposed study is related or has some bearing or similarity. They are usually unpublished materials such as manuscripts, theses and dissertations classified as local (conducted in the Philippines) or foreign (conducted abroad)
related studies
Characteristics of Related Literature and Studies
list down the necessary considerations in surveying related literature and studies
- The surveyed materials must be as recent as possible
- Materials reviewed must be objective and unbiased.
- Materials surveyed must be relevant to the study
- Surveyed materials must have been based on genuinely original and true facts or data to make them valid and reliable
- Reviewed materials must not be too few or too many
The social, economic, scientific, and technological changes are rapidly developing, so the findings several years ago may be of little value today because of the fast changing lifestyle of the people.
The surveyed materials must be as recent as possible
Some materials are extremely or subtly one sided, either political or religious, etc. which may lead to distorted generalizations.
Materials reviewed must be objective and unbiased.
Only materials that have some bearing or similarity to the research problem at hand should be reviewed.
Materials surveyed must be relevant to the study
For the purposes of evaluating credibility and usefulness of resources you it is advisable to use the library and internet resources. Since many students depend on the internet, clear evaluative criteria must be observed. Some internet sources are easily alterable where anyone can construct and publish a web site. On the other hand, some print materials found in the library can be self-published as well. The best way to find the most reliable perspectives for your research is to search and compare diverse types of sources.
Surveyed materials must have been based on genuinely original and true facts or data to make them valid and reliable
They must only be sufficient enough to give insight into the research problem or to indicate the nature of the present investigation. The number may also depend on the availability of related materials.
Reviewed materials must not be too few or too many
Types of sources:
- static
- syndicated
- dynamic
They are only published once, although they may be redeveloped as other editions. Examples: books, paintings, films and basic html coded web sites.
static
They are released over time under the same general title. Examples: periodicals (magazine and journals), television shows, blogs and podcasts
syndicated
They are never permanently published in a final form. If there are repeat performances or publications, they are different every time. Examples: play and other live performances, wiki publications; and field research (observations, interviews, and surveys).
dynamic
Three Major Citation Styles:
- Chicago Manual Style (CMS)
- Modern Language Association (MLA)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
-Used by history scholars
Two types:
-One designed for humanities
-One designed for social sciences
Chicago Manual Style (CMS)
Used in humanities, literature and languages
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Used in social sciences ,psychology ,education, and business
American Psychological Association (APA)
it should identify the topic, its significance, and the thesis statement that outlines what conclusion you will draw from your analysis and synthesis of the literature. If your literature review is part of a larger work, explain the importance of the review to your research questions. In other words, engage in a dialogue with the literature; do not just provide a summary
introduction
discuss and assess the research according to specific organizational principles (refer to the table below), rather than addressing each source separately. Most of the paragraphs here should discuss more than one source. Avoid addressing your sources alphabetically as this does not assist in developing the themes or key issues central to your review.
body
This is used to explain historical changes or perspectives. The literature is written according to the dates of the studies or findings, from the oldest to the most recent.
chronology
This is used to explain ideas according to their respective premise. Issues are classified based on their closest relevance to the research topic.
theme
This is used to connect the research topic to different backgrounds (i.e. political, methodological, geographical, literary). Interdisciplinary discussion becomes more comprehensive through this principle
sector
This is used to discuss the stages of ideas that are developing in the research topic or inquiry. This illustrates the development of ideas like a snowball
development of ideas
This is used as per the discretion and analysis of the researcher. Some research topics need the combination of all of these principles to organize the related literature.
combination of all
