CHAPTER TWO

Literature review

It helps to know if it is worth studying
the topic and gives us information on
ways in which the researcher can limit the scope of an area.

The results of studies that are
related to the study currently
being done are shared with the
reader

THE RESEARCH
TOPIC

Select a practical and useful topic to carry out the project. To get a good theme you need to complete this sentence ''My study is about ...'' and have a good time in the library.

Searching
Computerized
Databases

Tips for using
databases:

1. Use library and online databases
2.Search different databases
3.Use guides to find information
4. Find items close to your topic
5. Use databases that give you access to full-text copies.

The Use of the
Literature

t's an abbreviation of
a thesis.

Suggestions for planning a qualitative study, mixed or quantitative methods:

1. Qualitative: Use literature sparingly
2. Use literature in a question
3. Describe the literature in separate sections and compare
4. Mixed Study: Use literature consistently and the most frequent (qualitative or quantitative) approach.

Steps in Conducting a
Literature Review

1.Locate and summarize the studies of a topic
2. Identify keywords
3. Search the library for information
4. Collect 50 research reports in books regarding your topic.
5. Design a concept map with all the information
6. Write summary of relevant articles
7. Review and organize literature into concepts

Abstracting studies

To get a good summary of your article
you need:

1. Mention the problem
2. Easily locate the purpose of
the study approach
3. enter the sample information
4. Review the results

Style Manuals

Create a manuscript with
headers, tables, and figures.

Tips for using style manuals:

1. Consider the types of
references and pay attention to
the format.
2. the headings go on academic paper
3. The boards and figures are different in each style maunal.

QUANTITATIVE THEORY USE

variables in quantitative research

Variable: it is a characteristic of an individual that can be
measured or observed and varies in what is being studied.
Time order: variable that precedes another in time
Independent variable: cause, influence or affect results
Variables involved: stand between dependent and independent.
Moderation variables: variables built by the researcher, multiplying one variable by another to know the impact of both
Control variables: have an active role in quantitative studies
Confused variables: not seen or measured in a study

QUALITATIVE
THEORY USE

Extensive explanation of
behavior and attitudes,
constructions and hypotheses.

Tips for the use of theory in
qualitative proposals:

1. Think your theory should be
used in the qualitative method
2. identify how to use a theory in the study
3. Find the theory in the proposal with consistent use.

Definition of a
theory

A set of constructs made up of
propositions that specify the
relationship between variables.

MIXED METHODS
THEORY USE

Deductive
theory is
included