SCS 2150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Literature Review, Research, Internal Validity
28 Sep 2017
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It must meet certain criteria in order to produce useful results. A framework for the collection and analysis of data. Research ethics must be considered when choosing a design. The type of design chosen depends on the kind of explanation sought. Key elements: topic/idea; research question/hypothesis; literature review; research method; data; research ethics. Where do they come from: real life/empirical reality, theory. Research question and/or research hypothesis (can be combined but not related) Academic sources: peer-reviewed journals, books. Lengthy process only 30% of academic journals accepted for publication. Locating relevant databases, periodicals, books: conducting both online and in-print searches, variety of subject terms/keywords to search. Be wary of internet sources (wikipedia anyone can post) Existing literature can identify: what is already known on the topic, relevant concepts and theories, appropriate research methods, controversies surrounding the topic (different opinions/views, unanswered research questions. The literature review should be critical as well as descriptive.
