Why is literature review important in research?
The purpose of a literature review is to: Identify inconstancies: gaps in research, conflicts in previous studies, open questions left from other research. Identify need for additional research (justifying your research) Identify the relationship of works in context of its contribution to the topic and to other works.
What is the purpose of scientific literature?
Scientists reference the literature to indicate what other work has been done on a research topic, to cite sources of data that they use, and to show how their interpretations integrate with the published knowledge base of science.
What are the main stylistic characteristics of scientific literature?
It was found that scientific use of English is marked with accuracy, precision and objective interpretation of facts and findings whereas literary language is subjective interpretation of life.
Where can I find scientific literature?
Below are 10 commonly used search platforms and databases:
- CINAHL.
- Cochrane Library.
- Google Scholar.
- MEDLINE.
- Ovid EmCare.
- PubMed.
- ScienceDirect.
- Scopus.
How do you read scientific literature?
Reading a Scientific Article
- Skim the article. This should only take you a few minutes.
- Grasp the vocabulary.
- Identify the structure of the article and work on your comprehension.
- Read the bibliography/references section.
- Reflect on what you have read and draw your own conclusions.
- Read the article a second time in chronological order.
Why it is important for you to read and understand research literature in nursing?
The readability and comprehensibility of articles have been frequently reported to contribute to nurses’ perceived barriers to research utilization [9], [10], [11]. Reading and understanding research articles is essential for nurses to acquire up-to-date knowledge and apply it to improve patient care [13].
What is the purpose of a literature review in nursing?
Literature reviews aim to answer focused questions to: inform professionals and patients of the best available evidence when making healthcare decisions; influence policy; and identify future research priorities.
What does literature review contain?
A literature review consists of an overview, a summary, and an evaluation (“critique”) of the current state of knowledge about a specific area of research. It may also include a discussion of methodological issues and suggestions for future research.
