A compilation of sources with brief summaries or annotations that provide insights into their relevance to the research topic.
A structure or model that outlines the key concepts and variables relevant to the research and their relationships.
The process of identifying areas in existing literature where there is a lack of research or unresolved questions, highlighting the need for further investigation.
The systematic gathering of academic sources, such as books, articles, and research papers, for use in the literature review.
A structure that outlines and explains the theoretical concepts or principles that underpin the research and guide the analysis of literature.
The formulation and development of new theories or propositions based on the analysis and synthesis of existing literature in a specific field of study.