SPMA 2P07 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Academic Conference, Academic Journal

• School: Brock University
• Department: Sport Management
• Course: SPMA 2P07
• Professor: Craig Hyatt

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All research questions exist within the broader context of an academic discipline"s existing research. All researches must know the history of research relevant to their speci c research question . And communicate this awareness when presenting their ndings. The researcher must read all the relevant literature before doing the study. The researcher must present a condensed version of the lit. review highlights after the study is completed when the study is shared with others. (as you read the lit. yourself before you begin the study) . you can learn from others and stimulate new ideas (and maybe change your question or procedures to make your research better as you plan your study). (by presenting the results of your lit. review to others after the suited is completed) . you demonstrate a familiarity with a body of knowledge and establish credibility. it summarizes what results other have found and thus what is known in the area of study.