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GCSE Sociology · key term
A review of existing writing and research on a topic, used to understand what is already known and identify questions for further investigation.
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A review of existing research and writing on a topic, used to identify what is already known and questions needing further investigation.
Revise: Research DesignA literature review—examining existing research and writing—helps the researcher identify what is already known and questions that remain unanswered.
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An examination of existing research and writing on a topic, used to understand what is already known and identify questions for further investigation.
Researchers can also begin with a literature review: examining existing studies and writing about a topic. This helps them see what is already known and identify unanswered questions. An unexpected finding from an earlier study may suggest another area to investigate.
