Which of the following are VALID reasons for 'Literature Review' in research?

A. It shows the present status of knowledge in the field of research so that the significance of the proposed research question is clear.

B. It gives a correct context to the scope of the work proposed in the thesis.

C. It demonstrates the scholarliness of the thesis writer.

D. It fills the minimum page requirement for a thesis.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is A and B only.

Important Points

• A literature 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.

Key Points

• The purpose of a literature review is to gain an understanding of the existing research and debates relevant to a particular topic or area of study and to present that knowledge in the form of a written report.
• To familiarize yourself with the current state of knowledge on your topic of research so that the significance of the proposed research question is clear.
• To ensure that you're not just repeating what others have already done.
• To identify gaps in knowledge and unresolved problems that your research can address.
• It gives a correct context to the scope of the work proposed in the thesis.
• Describe the relationship of each work to the others under consideration. Identify new ways to interpret prior research.
• Reveal any gaps that exist in the literature. Resolve conflicts amongst seemingly contradictory previous studies.