Submitted by hudspethea on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 2:10pm
- Classic Literature: for most research undertakings/topics/ there is a well established body of literature (e.g. adult learning, school leadership, faculty development, etc.) - and in this portion of the paper appropriate elements of this literature are reviewed.
- Reserach Literature: refers more particularly to research that has been conducted and that informs the particular research being proposed. If previous studies are cited the writer usually provides a brief statement about how studies were conducted and conclusions reached (as opposed to just stating what the conclusions were).
A theme throughout the literature review should involve developing the case for the proposed study - i.e. showing that there is a gap in our current knowledge that can appropriately be addressed by the proposed study.
- Conceptual Framework: in many projects the conceptual framework flows nicely from the literature review. The framework provides the rationale for the particular way (e.g. interview questions) that data for the research project will be obtained.