Research Methodology ...

A brief summary and evaluation of a source, often used in an annotated bibliography to assess its relevance to the literature review.

A reference to a source (e.g., book, article) included in the literature review to credit ideas and support claims.

A structure of concepts or theories derived from the literature review to guide the research study.

The process of evaluating sources in a literature review for strengths, weaknesses, and relevance, rather than just summarising.

An area of knowledge unexplored or underexplored, identified in the literature review to justify the research problem.

A systematic survey and synthesis of existing research on a topic to establish context, identify gaps, and support the study’s purpose.

A publication evaluated by experts in the field, often prioritized in a literature review for credibility.

Original research or data (e.g., studies, experiments) directly consulted in a literature review.

The process of integrating findings from multiple sources in a literature review to draw conclusions or identify patterns.

The boundaries or focus of the literature review (e.g., time period, disciplines) to keep it manageable.