Literature review
Literature Review
A Literature Review (lit-er-a-ture re-view, from the Latin litera meaning "letter" and the Old French revue meaning "review") is a comprehensive summary of previous research on a topic. The literature review surveys scholarly articles, books, and other sources relevant to a particular area of research. The review should enumerate, describe, summarize, objectively evaluate and clarify this previous research. It should succinctly recap the broad field of study in regard to its condition, nature, and value of the research.
Purpose
The purpose of a literature review is to provide a thorough overview of the available literature on a specific topic. This includes identifying gaps in the current knowledge, understanding the broader context of the research, and establishing the relevance and value of the study.
Types of Literature Review
There are several types of literature reviews, including narrative reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and meta-syntheses.
Process
The process of conducting a literature review involves several steps, including defining the research question, identifying relevant databases and search terms, applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, and synthesizing the findings.
Related Terms
- Systematic Review
- Meta-analysis
- Meta-synthesis
- Narrative Review
- Research Question
- Databases
- Search Terms
- Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Literature review
- Wikipedia's article - Literature review
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