Li’izza Diana Manzil

932220419 – 5G
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE: THE NATURE OF RELATED LITERATURE,
TYPES OF SOURCES, STEPS IN LITERATURE SEARCH, THE FUNCTION OF
LITERATURE, LITERATURE REVIEW REPORT

A. Definition of Literature Review

A literature review is a comprehensive summary of previous research on a topic. The

literature review originates or is sourced from relevant research. The condition is that the
literature review must mention, explain, summarize, evaluate objectively, and clarify
previous research.

B. The Nature Of Related Literature

The purpose of the study is to find out the effectiveness of literature – a style of
programmed learning . the details of the studies which are related to the present study is
given below under the following heads.
1. Studies on individualized instruction

2. studies on effectiveness of programmed learning material

3. studies on different styles of programming

4. studies on the psychological learning problems with the help of programmed

learning materials.

C. Type Source Of Literature

 Books
 Magazines
 Newspapers
 Online articles

D. Steps In Literature Search

Literature Search: Process
1. Develop a research question in a specific subject area
2. Make a list of relevant databases and texts you will search
 3. Make a list of relevant keywords and phrases
4. Start searching and make notes from each database to keep track of your
search
5. Review the literature and compile all the results into a report
6. Revise your original research question if necessary
E. The Function Of Literature
1. Deepen knowledge of the researched field
2. Knowing the results of related research and what has been done (relevant
research)

3. Knowing the development of science in our chosen field (state-of-the-art

research)
4. Clarify the research problem
5. Knowing the latest methods proposed by researchers to solve problems (latest methods)
F. Literature Review Report

The purpose of a literature report is for you to present your point of view about
a piece of literature. Character development, stylistic elements and theme are just a
few of the ideas you could explore in your report.