5. It is the systematic
summary of a research, or
theory and provides
context for a dissertation
by identifying past
research.
6. It is a secondary
source which do
not report new
experimental
work. It shows the
gap between
research curiosity
and knowledge of
the subject area.
7.
8.
9. The term is also used to
describe the written
component of a research plan
or report and discusses the
reviewed documents.
10. A literature review is usually
written as a part of
postgraduate thesis proposal
or at the beginning of a
dissertation.
11.
12. "The review of the literature
provides the background
and context for the research
problem. It should establish
the need for the research and
indicate that the writer is
knowledgeable about the
area." (Wiersma, 1995)
13. It shares with the reader
the results of other studies
that are closely related to
the study being reported.
(Fraenkel & Wallen, 1990)