Literature review is a vital part of a dissertation or a research paper. A literature review is written summary of previous published articles, journals, books, annual reports and other authentic documents that are used to make a meaningful contribution to knowledge in the research field (Meloy, 2001)

2. Structure of the Presentation
Structure
What is LR
Literature
Review
Purpose of LR
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Organisation
of LR

3. What is Literature Review
A snapshot of the current research on
the topic chosen.
Review of the major published peer reviewed
research papers
Establishes linkage and relationships among the
various researches already done on the topic chosen.
Selects and sources the information that is necessary to
develop a context for research
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4. Purpose of the Literature Review
• Understanding what has be done and what needs to be done.
Develop
• Understand different methodology used in earlier researches
researcher’s • Helps in enhancing and acquiring the subject vocabulary
understanding • Exposes gaps in the Literature and position your research
LR
Purpose
Demonstrating
Knowledge of the
research field
Helps in exhibit proficiency over the research area
• Credibility of the research paper increases
• Generates interest in readers to read complete work
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• Helps in developing background of the research
To develop the
• Readers knowledge is updated related to the field
understanding of
the readers related • Readers understanding improves after reading the LR
to the given topic

5. Organisation of the Literature Review
Chronological
• Review and Writing LR in the order of the research paper published starting
from the very beginning or from the latest article on the research topic.
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Thematic
Advancements
Methodological
• Literature is organized around a topic or issue, rather on progression of time.
• Focus on the point being made rather than on time and grouping and organizing
different research papers review accordingly.
• Starting with the first breakthrough or research on the topic
• Further discusses the advancements in the field
• Finally discusses the present situation
• focuses on the “methods” of the researcher
• Does not focus on the content but on the method of the research
•
Questions
Approach
• Outline and discusses the major questions related to the topic
• These questions are addressed through the review of Literature in an
order
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6. References
• Cottrell, R. & McKenzie, J. (2010) Health Promotion &
Education Research Methods: Using the Five Chapter
Thesis/ Dissertation Model. USA: Jones & Bartlett
Learning.
• Meloy, J.M. (2001) Writing the Qualitative Dissertation:
Understanding by Doing. 2nd edn. UK: Psychology Press.
• Willis, J., Inman, D. & Valenti, R. (2010) Completing a
Professional Practice Dissertation: A Guide for Doctoral
Students and Faculty. USA: IAP.