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CHAPTER 3

REVIEW OF
RELATED
LITERATURE
WRITING THE REVIEW OF
RELATED LITERATURE
Writing the Literature Review is not
a simple task. It requires good
organization. Specifically, you need to
develop efficient time management
and note taking skills. You also need
to be focused on assessing what is
relevant to your proposed research
and what is not relevant irrelevant.
While reading, keep notes about
the assumptions made and the
important results. Take note also
on the details of publication, name
of author, page number and the
websites as the case may be. This
will save you time later.
In journal articles, the important
results are briefly summarized in
the Abstract. This gives you
information about what to look for
as you read the paper.
When you search for studies and literature, there are
some things that must be considered.

1. Materials must be recent as


possible. This is important because of
rapid, social, political scientific and
technological change. What is true
yesterday might not be true today.
When you search for studies and literature, there are
some things that must be considered.

2. Materials must be as objective and


unbiased as possible. Some materials are
extremely one-sided, either politically
or religiously biased. These should be
avoided. Result of research must be
based on observed facts and not opinion.
When you search for studies and literature, there are
some things that must be considered.

3. Materials must be relevant to


the study. Only materials that
have some similarities or bearing
to the problem should be
included.
When you search for studies and literature, there are
some things that must be considered.

4. Surveyed materials must have


been based upon genuinely
original and true facts or data to
make them valid and reliable.
Hearsay must be totally avoided.
When you search for studies and literature, there are
some things that must be considered.

5. Materials should not be too few or too


many. They must be sufficient enough to give
the researcher insight to her study. A good
research study is not based on how thick the
pages of the literature but rather on how
relevant information are in the literature.
Writing the Review

1. The text of the review should be


brief and to the point.
2. Make a plan on how you are
going to present the review.
Writing the Review

3. Emphasize relatedness.
4. Review diligently. Do not just
copy but rather critically and
honestly analyze the literature.
Ways of Citing

To acknowledge the source, you can use


the American Psychological Association
(APA) style, Modern Language Association
(MLA) style, Chicago Manual style or
whatever style peculiar to your school.
Ways of Citing

To acknowledge the source, you can use


the American Psychological Association
(APA) style, Modern Language Association
(MLA) style, Chicago Manual style or
whatever style peculiar to your school.
Ways of Citing

1. By author or writer - the ideas, facts


or principles although they have the
same meaning are explained or discussed
separately and cited with respective
authors or writers.
Ways of Citing

2. By topic - If different authors or


writers have different opinion about
the same topic, the topic is discussed
under the names of author or writers.
Ways of Citing

3. Chronological - Materials can be


cited chronologically according to the
time they were written. Materials which
were written earlier should be cited first
before those that were written late.
The American Psychological
Association (APA) Style
The basic citation for APA style is author's
name, copyright year, and page number.
The copyright can be written right after the
name of the author in parentheses or at the
end of the quotation in parentheses also.
The American Psychological
Association (APA) Style
Page number included only when
referring to direct quotation or
statistics. Otherwise use the author's
surname and copyright year.
The American Psychological
Association (APA) Style
The American Psychological
Association (APA) Style
The American Psychological
Association (APA) Style
The American Psychological
Association (APA) Style
Modern Language Association
(MLA) style or MLA Style
Chicago Manual Style

Common questions

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Different citation methods impact the organization by structuring how ideas and sources are interlinked. Citation by author separates literature based on individual contributors, citation by topic organizes according to thematic arguments or entries, and chronological citation aligns the literature based on the development of concepts over time. Each method emphasizes different aspects of the literature, such as continuity, contrast, or historical development .

Citation styles affect the presentation by influencing how information is credited to sources. For instance, the APA style requires the author's name, copyright year, and page number, used specifically for direct quotes or statistics, which helps maintain a consistent and professional approach. Different styles dictate the format and sequence of bibliographic information, and can organize citations chronologically, by author, or by topic, reflecting the systematic arrangement expected in academic writings .

Publication details, including the author's name, publication date, and page number, are significant for accurately citing sources and lending credibility to the literature review. They assist in tracking the origin of ideas and evidence, ensuring readers can trace back to original works if needed. Such details also help in preserving scholarly integrity and acknowledging intellectual property .

Objectivity and the absence of bias are vital because they ensure that the research is based on observed facts rather than opinion, thereby providing a balanced and fair view of the topic’s existing knowledge. Bias can skew the results and lead to unreliable conclusions, compromising the validity of the research .

Using recent materials is crucial because of rapid social, political, scientific, and technological changes. What may have been true in the past might not be applicable today, which is why recent materials provide the most up-to-date information relevant to current research contexts .

A well-organized presentation plan emphasizes relatedness, ensuring each piece of literature connects logically to the research question. It structures the flow and coherence of the review, aiding understanding and clarity. Careful planning helps avoid redundancy, maintains focus, and allows critical points to be presented succinctly and effectively .

Key considerations include ensuring the materials are objective and unbiased, relevant to the study, based on genuinely original and true data, and neither too few nor too many in number to provide sufficient insight into the study. The materials should be critically assessed to avoid hearsay and should contribute valid and reliable findings .

Critical analysis is advisable as it helps to produce an honest and comprehensive view of the literature, enabling the identification of key themes, gaps, and differing viewpoints. This approach adds depth to the review and ensures that it reflects a thorough understanding and objective analysis of relevant literature instead of a superficial summary .

Including too few materials might limit the breadth of understanding and overlook important perspectives, while too many materials could overwhelm and obscure the focus of the study, making it difficult to present a coherent analysis. The literature should be sufficient to provide deep insights while remaining relevant and manageable for meaningful synthesis .

An author ensures validity and reliability by selecting materials based on genuinely original and true facts or data. This involves avoiding hearsay and choosing studies that are based on observed evidence rather than opinion. The author must critically and honestly analyze these materials instead of merely copying them .

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