SRR782: Research Methodology- Outline Research Proposal- Literature Review Assignment

Internal Code: TV109

Literature Review Assignment:

Task: SECTION 1A. ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ENTRY FOR 12 SEMINAL, RELEVANT AND CURRENT LITERATURE. The Annotated Bibliography for this unit is a critical bibliography (vs. descriptive) that contains summary of content and analysis/evaluation of the given source. You are asked to not only summarize, but also critique and reflect on the source as it relates to your research topic. This section must demonstrate the quality and depth of reading of the literature relevant to your research topic. To successfully complete this section, each student must engage in NOTE-TAKING as introduced in the class and through seminars. Suggested format below for each entry: SECTION 1B. LITERATURE MAP From your understanding of the field, develop a ‘visual summary of the research’ (Literature Map) conducted by others of your research topic. The literature map should visually and graphically demonstrate comprehensive and analytical understanding of what has already been done relevant to your topic and field of study (use MINIMUM of 20 RELEVANT LITERATURE). It should also identify the research problem (gap in knowledge) that you will be addressing for the research proposal. It should visually present how your proposed research ‘fits-in’ the existing research context. SECTION 2. SHORT LITERATURE REVIEW The short literature review in total is not very long but needs to be written and crafted into a clear, relevant and comprehensive text. It should illustrate understanding of the existing body of knowledge/issues raised by the literature and the field – and as critically analysed through the visual literature map (i.e. annotated knowledge tree). It should also illustrate logic and reason in the development of the research question and provide justification through critical analysis and synthesis of the proposed research. SECTION 3. RESEARCH QUESTION, AIM AND OBJECTIVES Outline research question, aim(s) and objectives for research topic that address the gap in knowledge or research opportunity identified in the literature review (Section 2). Suggested Structure/Guide below: 1. RESEARCH QUESTION(S) 2. RESEARCH AIM: Explain the aim(s) of the research in paragraph format (approx. 150 words). What does the research seek to achieve or find out? Why is this necessary or useful for the field of research?