Literature Review
Definition
A literature review involves examining existing scholarly articles, books, and other sources related to a particular topic. It helps researchers understand what has already been studied and identify gaps in knowledge.
Analogy
Imagine you're planning a party and you want it to be unique. Before making any decisions, you check out different party themes, decorations, and activities that others have tried before. This process of gathering ideas and understanding what has already been done is similar to conducting a literature review.
Related terms
Primary Sources: Original research studies or firsthand accounts of an event or phenomenon.
Secondary Sources: Interpretations or analyses of primary sources by other authors.
Citation: Giving credit to the original authors by including their work in your own research paper using proper referencing format.
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