First opinion of module 2.1

Maureen Groome 

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Re:Module 2 DQ 1

The literature review is an important aspect of research. To determine if there is a problem that needs to be researched, a thorough background on the problem needs to exist.  Once the problem is identified, the researcher needs to decide which theoretical foundation would best be used to advance that theory.  In reviewing the literature on the problem and the theory, it is important for the researcher to look for possible themes or common topics that appear in the literature being reviewed.  Neill (2017) states that the review seeks to synthesize published research findings that relate to the researcher’s topic of interest.  It can expose gaps in the current knowledge base while helping the researcher establish a research question. Identify a question that needs to be investigated to determine what other authors already have discovered and written about the topic. One the articles have been obtained, each one needs to be analyzed to include a critical evaluation and synthesis of the information and not just a summary of what the articles contain.  The literature review provides the foundation for the research by including articles that highlight the importance of the research question. This information in put into a cohesive summary that will eventually become chapter 2 of the dissertation.

Maureen

Neill, C. (2017). Writing & Research. Writing a Literature Review. Radiation Therapist, 26(1), 89. Retrieved from https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edo&AN=123551121&site=eds-live&scope=site