I - Course

Title :
RESEARCH
SEMINAR 1

( METHODS OF RESEARCH )

II - Course Code : RSH 630

III - Course Credit : Three (3) Units

IV - Course Description

This is a three-unit course which is a study of how research

methods and techniques are applied in the area of education.

SUBMITTED TO:

DR. FE BARONIA

SUBMITTED BY:

SARA JANE ELAINE P. PELAEZ

 REVIEWING STUDIES AND LITERATURE

SCOPE OF REVIEW

SCOPE OF LITERATURE REVIEW

It is also important to consider the following questions in

determining the coverage scope of the literature review.

 what exactly will you cover in your review?

 How comprehensive will it be?
 How long? About how many citations will you use?
 How detailed? Will it be a review of ALL relevant material or
will the scope be limited to more recent material, e.g., the
last five years.
 Are you focusing on methodological approaches; on
theoretical issues; on qualitative or quantitative research?
 Will you broaden your search to seek literature in related
disciplines?
 Will you confine your reviewed material to English language
only or will you include research in other languages too?

SCOPE OF

LITERATURE REVIEW
It is also important to determine the precise scope of the
literature review.
1. Type of information to look for-
a. Research findings
Primary vs. secondary sources
Found in journals
Also check books, conference proceedings, etc.

2. Theory
Works by authors of conceptual frameworks, can yield
research ideas and how information from research fits into the
body of knowledge.

3. Methodological Information
From research projects
Summaries of research
Books on measurement and existing tools
for measuring variables

4. Opinions
Good for background
Generally not cited except when given by
very well known and respected scholar