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Literature Review. The University of Edinburgh. (1970, September 10) - Retrieved March 24
Literature Review. The University of Edinburgh. (1970, September 10) - Retrieved March 24
Literature Review. The University of Edinburgh. (1970, September 10) - Retrieved March 24
Literature review. The University of Edinburgh. (1970, September 10). Retrieved March 24,
2022, from https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/study-hub/learning-
resources/literature-review
RELATED STUDIES 2
WHAT IS A LITERATURE REVIEW
A literature review is a piece of academic writing demonstrating knowledge and understanding
of the academic literature on a specific topic placed in context. A literature review also includes
a critical evaluation of the material; this is why it is called a literature review rather than a
literature report. To illustrate the difference between reporting and reviewing, think about
television or film review articles. These articles include content such as a brief synopsis or the
key points of the film or programme plus the critic’s own evaluation. Similarly the two main
objectives of a literature review are firstly the content covering existing research, theories and
evidence, and secondly your own critical evaluation and discussion of this content. Usually a
literature review forms a section or part of a dissertation, research project or long essay.
However, it can also be set and assessed as a standalone piece of work.
Chiang, I.-C. A., Jhangiani, R. S., & Price, P. C. (2015, October 13). Reviewing the research
literature. Research Methods in Psychology 2nd Canadian Edition. Retrieved March 24,
2022, from https://opentextbc.ca/researchmethods/chapter/reviewing-the-research-
literature/
Activity 1
Activity 2
Conceptual Framework
On the basis of the principles of constructivism as a learning theory, constructive alignment and
the elements of effective learning opportunities a conceptual framework was developed to guide
educators on how to design themes for modules that would promote transfer of learning.
The conceptual framework consists of four steps – the activation of existing knowledge,
engagement with new information, demonstration of competence, and application in real-world
practice. (Refer to inner circle in Figure 2.) Criteria for successful implementation can be
identified for each of these steps. (Refer to the four squares in Figure 2.) These four steps or
phases are dependent on two principles – the primacy of learning outcomes and the demand that
learning takes place within a community of learning. The four steps have as their objective the
transfer of learning.
Research Paradigm