DIP9901 Course Guide

This paper introduces the importance of a well-articulated, research-worthy problem statement as the centerpiece for any viable research. The aim of this work is to help novice researchers understand the value of problem-based research by providing a practical guide on the development of a well articulated and viable statement of a research-worthy problem as the starting point for all research.

The gap, also considered the missing piece or pieces in the research literature, is the area that has not yet been explored or is under-explored. This could be a population or sample (size, type, location, etc.), research method, data collection and/or analysis, or other research variables or conditions.

Literature review is fluid and additive in nature in grounded theory (GT). This article illustrates the complexity of literature review through a 3-stage literature integration process.

Annotated bibliographies and literature reviews are very common forms of writing. The intent of each is to assist you, as the researcher, in gathering resources, identifying trends and problems in the research field, and analyzing those resources to assist your own research.

Today's literature review holds real promise of continued improvement in our ability to use information and even improvements in the articles themselves.

I've been assigned to write a synthesis, or told I need to better synthesize my research. How do I go about doing this?