Topic 3: Introduction to the Literature Review
Section outline
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Welcome to Topic 3 which introduces the topic of literature review. In this topic, we will understand the purpose and structure of such a review, searching for literature and where a literature fits into other sections of PhD research. There are 3 main learning outcomes you will achieve through this topic, as shown below. It is estimated that you will spend approximately 3 hours on this topic
Explain the purpose and structure of a literature review
Review the key tools for searching the literature
Using the expectations of a good literature review, construct your own literature review
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Summary
Congratulations, you have successfully completed the topic on Quantitative Research Design.
In this chapter you have learnt about:
i. Describe the quantitative research approaches
ii. Describe and compose quantitative research design