Health Notions, Volume 3 Number 2 (February 2019) ISSN 2580-4936
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Joel Rey U Acob1(CA)
1Faculty of Nursing, Visayas State University, Philippines; joel.acob@vsu.edu.ph (Corresponding Author)
ABSTRACT
Literature regardless of the style and manner of inscription is aimed to connecting the dots and prints of every research. In the review process, literature review strengthen the claim of the researcher on the topic of interest.
Authors penned salient attributes in the structure of research literature: 1) establishing degree of persuasiveness, 2) the process of naming literatures for review, 3) provenance, 4) methodology, 5) value-driven literature.
Keywords: Literature review, Literature development, Issues of literature review
Literature regardless of the style and manner of inscription is aimed to connecting the dots and prints of every research. The scientific investigation, its endeavor of associating themes or conjugating patterns must first project the richness of literatures as it guides researcher to the succeeding notch. Similarly, the structural integrity of one’s review of literature plays an essential fraction of the whole. Varying degrees may differ one work that of the other, but the well-endowed writing design(s) gives a pleasant fate of such work.
The researcher should critically pay attention to scrutinize research outputs or any scholarly papers.
Structure should be structured depending on the intention of why the Who made the What? The summary of the concept(s) or topic of interest which underwent the investigation process is considered the focus of the review.
Objectives should be named prior to commencing the art of writing the literature, since it serves as steering- wheel that continuously directs the hump.
In the review process, literature review strengthen the claim of the researcher on the topic of interest.(1),(2) This explains how each work vary or share commonality in some other areas. Contrarian viewpoint is established in one hand to accentuate significant episodes of literature writing. There are those who fear whenever their findings spoke differently that of the literature. They further wanted that the results would be more or less brings portrayal of what had been written. Publication assures that such research precipitate equates the knowledge which is supposed to be the meat of author’s labor.
Literature structures a stratum of work which themes and categories are identified. The layer explained the processes either convincing readers of the opinions developed, arguments trying to convert thinking minds or undertakings to imitate. Authors penned salient attributes in the structure of research literature.
1. Establishing degree of persuasiveness. This refers to the author’s ability to convince readers about the exposed themes. Literatures are expected to convey meaning, and purpose. The aim should also be clarified to sustain consistency of thoughts and delivery of an end goal.
2. The process of naming literatures for review. This intends the reader to know about research and
processes. Literatures are hardly identified, hence the objectives should be ruled out prior to consultation.
Search engines are available to filter relevant and significant manuscripts for review. It is suggested that the researcher innovates mechanisms suitable or effective for the moment.
3. Provenance. It is important to note the history of ownership of manuscripts under review. Consider author’s credentials, claims and even arguments. Evidences should also be identified as it stabilize the affirmation.
4. Methodology. Deliberate the process, strategies used in literature identification. The manner of identifying- gathering-analyzing data sources appropriate for the study. Research problems have to be answered at the end of the course. Sampling technique, size, types and description of collection are also considered. Included in this section is the efficiency, sufficiency of reported fro interpretation.
5. Value-driven literature. It means ethicality in doing research works. With numerous postulates adhering the ethical judgment, sound implication reflected in the literature review is entertained. Editorialize arguments and conclusions that ultimately bestows consequential or meaningful understanding of the subject matter.
Health Notions, Volume 3 Number 2 (February 2019) ISSN 2580-4936
115 | Publisher: Humanistic Network for Science and Technology Reflective stages in literature development
It is pivotal to cogitate structural presentations of literature review. As suggested, formulation of reviews are dependent on the different stages indicated below:
Figure 1. Reflective stages in literature development Issues of literature review
The following is a schematic visualization of the issue of the literature review.
Figure 2. Issues of literature review REFERENCES
1. Acob JRU, Nugroho HSW. Writing the literature review. AloHA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Advancement (AIJMU). 2019;1(1):8-11.
2. Acob JRU. A guide in conducting basic research. Bangli: Alliance of Health Activists; 2018.
3. Acob JRU. How to write abstracts for health research articles? Health Notions. 2017;1(3):300.
Formulation of problems posits the topic or area under investigation. Examination of component issue through thinking angles of possibilities is required.
Searching the Literature especially those with direct bearing to one’s investigation. Objectively explore references/sources that can be used to strengthen the claim of the study.
Evaluation of data gathered is also necessary to double check multiple entries from the search process. Researcher’s attribute of determining which literature has significance or perhaps contributing to deeply understanding the topic.
Analysis and Interpretation based on the gathered information come last. The discussion of findings and conclusions of pertinent literature attempts to address the gap identified at the start of the process.
Generally, the entry is jointly made, however, some other publications prefer to separate so clear distinction between results and implications are easily identified.
Clarity Finding models Narrowing topic
Source The assignment should be specific so the
literature be taken address, seek clarification from your experts to advance the search.
Peruse, read and compose their literature review sections. Models would serve as basis to structure the search of themes to look for.
Narrow the topic to ease the identification, number of sources to read. The teacher will probably require or expect from you to read everything that is available.
Some disciplines require that references used should be current. A complete understanding of the research requires deliberate
knowledge and perspectives have changed overtime.
