Any term or phrase, central or key to the study that may be unfamiliar to the reader must be defined in this section. You may derive these terms from the research topic, research objectives or conceptual framework. While dictionary may define these terms literary, you are required to define them operationally, implying the way they are being used in the
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Month: September 2012 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
Literature Review is an evaluative presentation of information found in the literature related to ones area of study. The review describes, summarizes, evaluates, analysis and clarifies related literature. Ones personal ‘voice’ should be heard in the pursuit of the review. The literature under review should be interpreted in the light of the study being undertaken. In a number of higher institutions
View Article...Month: September 2012 Importance of Literature Review
By Anthony M. Wanjohi: Review of literature in any study is not a cup of tea; it requires scholarly maturity. Good review of literature is a sign of professional maturity; it shows one’s grasp of the field, one’s methodological sophistication in critiquing others’ research, and the breadth and depth of one’s reading (Krathwohl , 1988). There are a number of reasons
View Article...Month: September 2012 Caution to Take in Literature Review
Review of literature requires one to take some level of caution, including but not limited to the following: use of evidence when reviewing, being selective, sparingly using quotes, maintaining one’s own voice, accurately paraphrasing and revising the review. Using evidence When reviewing literature, it in vital to refer to several other sources when advancing a point. In other words,
View Article...Month: September 2012 Steps in Developing Literature Review
By Anthony M. Wanjohi: There are a number of steps one should consider when developing literature. These include the following: seeking clarification, establishing the sources of information, considering whether the sources are current, critically analyzing the content and considering organization of literature. Seeking Clarification about Literature Review Before embarking on review of literature, first seek clarification from your supervisor regarding
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