Training Session Literature Review TRAINER AREEB SALEEM Contents
Training Session: Literature Review TRAINER: AREEB SALEEM
Contents of Training Introduction What to write How to write Selecting Appropriate Information Theories and Conceptual Models
Introduction to Literature Review What do you understand by the term literature review? Review an existing source Extract meaningful information from it Construct the basis of your study Identify previous studies done in the domain
Digging Into the Literature = Major works = Something new! = Studies that rely on major works B C A New!
Purpose of Literature Review Establishing terms and Contexts Insight on preceding studies on the topic Identify how others have solved similar problems Identifies gaps in existing studies
Questions to Ask Yourself What is the topic? What are the key ideas from the topic? What others have identified? What new thing are you adding to existing knowledge? How will your research benefit relevant individuals?
Dependent and Independent Variables Dependent variable is a factor whose value depends on another Independent variable is a stand-alone factor who affects other variables
Group Activity Form a group of 2. Show your understanding of the topic and identify the independent and dependent variables Topic 1: Impact of motivation on employee performance Topic 2: Impact of advertising on brand loyalty Topic 3: The effect of social media recruitment on efficiency of workforce Topic 4: What impact does capital structure has on financial performance Topic 5: How Artificial Intelligence Impacts the future workplaces
What to Write
What to Write Search only from Scholarly and published articles [Journal Articles] Not all sources are reliable Discuss what previously has been done in the domain The time frame to gather information is last 5 years (Starting from 2015 as we are 2019] Discuss what they have found in their studies [Abstract is the summary of study]
How to Write?
How to Write Paragraph includes: Topic sentence Discussion Closing sentence Linking paragraphs Logical flow from one to another paragraph
Activity
Individual Activity Write a small paragraph individually about your interest based on the guidelines provided previously.
Selecting Appropriate Information Research Articles Example: Difference between these two and previous two images?
Selecting Appropriate Information Student Doctoral Thesis Citation in Google Scholar [Tell me what is the problem here]
Theoretical Model Theory is the basis of a research. A research is conducted to modify a theory or formulate a new theory. Also called theoretical frameworks
Examples of Theoretical Models Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory Human Resource Theory 7 P’s of Marketing Mix Marketing Bullwhip Effect Supply Chain Management
Conceptual Model illustrates the topic in a graphical form An example of conceptual framework Make a conceptual framework of topics in group activity
Overview of the Process Topic Writing and revision Research and Collect Information Ref. Works Work with Articles and Brain
The Last Point If you have any confusion, please do not hesitate to consult any TL regarding your queries.
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