8:52 Indeed, it is widely held...On the other hand, ...However, ... ... are mixed too. While most of studies ... Among them, ... These phrases are useful to foreground the author's voices in the writing (not backgrounding the author's voices).The author leads the readers to understand the storyline.
Exactly! This is my favourite format for summarising the literature on a topic when the results are mixed! You can see this style in many of my papers ;)
Dear Dr.saeed Thank you so much for your guidance on the literature review video. I was feeling drawn and lost in the process of writing, but your insights helped clarify things and gave me a clear direction to move forward. I truly appreciate for this amazing video .
Hi Anita, That's a great question! In fact, I'm currently working on my next video on literature reviews, and a part of that video will focus on critical literature reviews and the concepts of relevance and significance. Let me explain what I mean here. When conducting a literature review, it's important NOT to include all studies you come across on your topic. Instead, you need to be critical in selecting which studies to include. Take a critical approach and evaluate the relevance and importance of each study to your topic. That should be the criteria for determining whether to include it in your review. Please let me know if I could answer your question :)
This video was very informative to assist me in developing a foundation for my literature review. Though the presenter spoke fast, I paused and went back to really absorb the information. I will review other videos by Dr. Saeed. I appreciate that the videos were not too long but right to the point! Thank you!
Hi, Dr. Saeed. I am Lydia, very glad to watch your latest video. Because I just finished the revision of my chapter two LR. I can clearly understand your four steps and I am happy I followed the right track. At the beginning of preparing the proposal, I had the habits of summarizing the literature map based on the themes, research questions, methods and findings. Then, based on the snowballing, I found many good qualities of the literature in my field. I save the PDF files into my endnote and classified based on the themes. Next, I am organizing the titles and subtitles of chapter 2. Of course, I reordered many times. In the process writing, i need to reread the related the literature. The most difficult thing, i think is how to reorganize the the selected ideas. I think i still need to improve the Step 4. I have also have a question, dr. Sometimes, the benchmark literature includes several points to the section of LR, such as the participants, the research themes and the theoretical framework, I need to mention it sevral times. Maybe the first time i need to state sb did sth and the results. In the following, i only need to select the most related part, right? Your example in the article is clear, summerize one idea with several references. But, i noticed some PHd thethis use one paragraph to state one literature. All in all, your explanation is detailed and valuble. I bear in mind that the fuction of LR is to show you are well understood the good literature in your field, and your critical review of these literature. Most importantly, you can find the gaps and state the significance of your research. Thanks a lot for your sharing. Your are an great researcher and professor.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the literature review video. And congratulations on finishing the revision of your Chapter 2 literature review; it sounds like you're making excellent progress. It's wonderful to hear about your systematic approach to gathering and organising the literature. I should invite you to my future webinars to share your experience of writing literature review. Regarding your question, I understand that many PhD students summarize past studies one by one in one to two paragraphs. However, this is exactly the area that needs improvement. As you know, instead, using a critical review and thematic approach in writing the literature review is recommended. There are three reasons for adopting this approach: First, it significantly improves the quality of your work and increases the likelihood of impressing your supervisor and examiners. Second, it offers you an opportunity to practice writing a literature review correctly, which is essential for your future research career. Third, by employing a critical review and thematic approach, you can easily convert your thesis into articles and publish them in high-ranked journals, as some of my PhD students have done. I understand that it may not be easy to follow this approach initially, but with practice, you will get better at it. Once again, thank you for your kind appreciation. On another note, have you started your data collection? At what stage is your work? I'm eager to know more about your research progress.
@@saeedsharif Hi, dr, Thanks for your detailed feedback. I agree with you that critical review of the literature is important. I am so lucky to meet you on my PHd journey. With your guidance, i revised the problem statement and background information. The process is hard and tortured, but it is worth, i think my points are more clear and logic. Now I am waiting for the notice of my supervisor to get the data collection certificate. I collected the data,but my SV suggested me to narrow down my first RQ,so i need to do some follow-up interviews. I am going to return back China next month and preparing my article. All in all, many thanks for your kind help to the Phd candidates.
@@lydiazhang7390 You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear that my videos are helpful to you during your PhD journey. 🙂Undertaking a PhD can indeed be a challenging process, but it's incredibly rewarding when you see the progress and clarity in your work. I'm pleased that you feel your points are now clearer and more logical. Collecting data is a significant step, and it's fantastic that you're almost ready to obtain the green signal from your supervisor. Remember to take pride in your hard work and dedication to improve your work. If you ever need any more assistance or guidance during the remainder of your PhD, feel free to reach out. All the best with your research! Keep up the great work!
@@saeedsharifMany thanks for your encouragement. I will continue to focus on your upgrades. I know your email address. When i encounter some academic difficulty, i will contact you. Thanks a lot. Dr. Saeed.
sure, I am doing my PhD in Management at Ibn Haldun Univresity in Istanbul. I am from Iran and I have been living over past 2 decades in Turkey. Please let me know if you want to know any specific information :) @@saeedsharif
@@misaghhajiamiri2516 That's fantastic, Misagh! I'm keen to know my viewers better so that I can create content that is relevant to them. I also have a plan to engage more closely with my viewers, and I'll share more details about it with you soon. :) By the way, have you successfully completed your proposal defense? And how many PhD students does your university have?
I understand that writing a critical literature review may seem challenging. However, having a few good samples (step 1) can be extremely beneficial in implementing steps 2, 3, and 4. These examples can serve as a guide for the appropriate format and writing style including synthesising the literature. As mentioned in another comment, I usually cover these four steps in a half-day workshop. So, each second of the video contains valuable information. I encourage you to watch the video several times to ensure a thorough understanding of all the details provided. In the upcoming videos, I will present additional examples and provide detailed instructions to further explain these four steps, with a particular focus on Step 4. It is important to fully comprehend this video in order to make the most of the subsequent ones. There are more videos to come, as my goal is to share as much as possible to enable you to write a high-quality thesis or paper. I am here to support you throughout your journey. Please let me know more about your work. Are you writing a thesis or a paper? Where are you located and what is the area of your research?
@@fatihcelik7537 That's great! All the best with your publication journey! Let me share something interesting about the paper I used as an example in this video, the one on Locus of Control. I wrote this single-author paper within a week, using the data I had. I challenged myself to write and submit a paper using that data, and I successfully completed it within the given timeframe. I followed this 4-step framework to guide me throughout the writing process.
11:11 How does your work contribute to the body of knowledge. Since we already show the "contributions" in Chapter1, why do we repeat it in Chapter 2? Where do we insert the "contributions" in Chapter2?
I understand your point. A research thesis is different from industry or consultancy reports. In industry reports, we usually use the MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) approach to ensure there is no repetition. However, in a thesis, some parts may appear repetitive, but these repetitions serve different purposes in various chapters and sections of your research thesis. It's important to note that copy-pasting content in different sections is not the approach; instead, the content is presented differently for different purposes. Returning to your question, the contributions of the study should be clearly stated in Chapter 1. I recommend creating a heading specifically for this purpose in Chapter 1. In Chapter 2, these contributions provide a lens through which to review the literature. This means that during the critical literature review process, you can use these contributions as a guide to decide which aspects to include in your literature review. Also, you need to structure your literature review in a way that, by the end of reading your work, the reader understands the identified research gaps and how your study aims to contribute to the existing body of knowledge.
10:44 Highlight the research gaps. Do we only show the gaps in the final sub-heading of the Chapter2LitReview? Should we just highlight the gaps as stated in the Problem Statement in Chapter1 Introduction?
That's a great question. I will address this topic in my upcoming videos on literature review, but let me explain briefly here. Follow my step-by-step guide on problem statements that I explained in the video for writing your problem statement. That needs to be like what I explained in the problem statement video. For your thesis, consider adding a separate heading in Chapter 2 titled 'Research Gaps.' In this section, you can highlight and discuss the research gaps in detail. I understand that they may seem repetitive, but in this specific section of Chapter 2, you will delve into the gaps more extensively.
Well, it is important to support your statements or arguments with relevant literature. However, this doesn't mean that past studies have discouraged the use of a particular theory. Btw, this advice is more applicable to thesis writing, but it can also be beneficial to address in an article if you choose not to use a widely accepted theory. In such cases, you can refer to the mixed results of past studies that have employed that theory or highlight the limitations associated with it. All of these points can be supported by existing literature. Let me know if that clarify things.
Thank you for your suggestion. I will make a video on using Miro for writing literature review. Indeed, when it comes to structuring a literature review, I have found Miro to be an excellent platform. Its features and functionalities lend themselves well to the structure, and organising the information. With Miro, you can easily create mind maps that help you outline the key themes, concepts, and arguments present in the literature. The platform allows you to visually connect ideas, create hierarchies, and arrange your thoughts in a logical manner. This visual representation makes it easier to see the overall structure of your literature review and identify any gaps or areas that require further exploration. Also, Miro facilitates collaboration, enabling you to work with peers or supervisors on your literature review. You can share your mind maps, invite others to provide feedback, and engage in discussions to refine your ideas. This collaborative aspect is particularly useful when seeking input from supervisors or when working on group projects. Furthermore, Miro's user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it simple to navigate and manipulate your mind maps. You can easily add and rearrange information, attach relevant documents or links, and customise the appearance of your mind map to suit your preferences. This flexibility allows you to adapt your literature review structure as needed, ensuring coherence and clarity in your work. Once again, thank you for the suggestion. I will make a video on using Miro to enhance your literature review process. 🙂
Thank you, Dr Saeed, for the helpful videos. Can you guide me on how to write a book chapter or a narrative review? Your approach to actionable steps is really helpful. Thank you.
Can someone include conceptual clarification in the literature review,what is the differences between conceptual clarification and theoretical framework
10:31 "if you find ... , you need to explain "why" and justify it". Could you show us some published examples in which how the authors explained "why" and justify it? TQ
Thank you for the question. I have many examples for that. Let me share one of them here. See this paper: "Naghavi, N., Pahlevan Sharif, S., & Iqbal Hussain, H. B. (2021). The role of national culture in the impact of board gender diversity on firm performance: evidence from a multi-country study. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 40(5), 631-650.". In this paper, on page 632, we have highlighted the mixed results of past studies in the paragraph that starts with " Despite the seemingly persuasive arguments, requirement and policies favoring board diversity, the results of empirical studies are, at best, mixed or even downright contradictory." and then in the next paragraph, we explained that the mixed results could be due to the context. We stated that "The results of meta-analysis studies suggest that the effect of board diversity on firm performance depends on the context".
Another example: See my paper "Sharif, S. P. (2017). Development and psychometric evaluation of the breast size satisfaction scale. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 30(8), 717-727." On page 718, I discussed the mixed results of past studies, and then, I stated that "The mixed findings of previous studies can be due to using different instruments to assess breast size satisfaction/dissatisfaction and also the interaction effect of other variables such as overall body fat and the size of waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) on the participants’ judgments of attractiveness and breast size satisfaction (Furnham et al., 1998)."
Hi, Dr. Saeed. Thanks for this very intersting lecture. As my research field is creativity, I wish for upcoming lecture to introdcue crrative mehods for build structure not just pick one from exiting anchor papers, another point, what are the type of content we can pull from review paper, bools, article i.e. for definitions we can use books ...etc. I saw many vedios about LR, I consider this one the best vedios, wish you belss us with such vedios.
Thank you for your kind message! I'm also deeply intrigued by the utilization of creative methodologies in research. Achieving creativity often begins with a solid grasp of the existing framework. Your suggestions for the upcoming videos are greatly appreciated as they hold significant relevance. Could you please share your perspective on what aspects contributed to the systematic literature review (SLR) video being the best in your opinion?
Thank you Prof. Sharif for this helpful video. I have struggle that sometimes I find a citation in a paper interesting that I want to cite too. Can I cite it directly or do I need to go back to the original work and read the entire article? Because I feel it seems unethical to apply directly, but exhausting to trace the original works just to confirm a short sentence.
You're very welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Regarding your question about citing a citation from a paper, I understand the dilemma you're facing. Ideally, in academic writing, it's best to cite the original source directly. However, there are situations where we might cite a secondary source (a citation from another paper) in our work. For example, you may not have access to the original source, or it could be behind a paywall that exceeds your budget. In these cases, you can cite the secondary source or clearly indicate that you are citing the information as cited in the secondary source. For example: "Alex (as cited in Sarah, 2020) found that...". By the way, citing a secondary source should be a last resort, and it's always best to verify the information firsthand if possible.
thank you DR Saeed for the videos, what is the difference between the Gaps in the introduction /background and the gaps to be addressed from the literature review ?
Hi Sir, Step 1 and 2 are not so tough. For step 2, we may find theses that similar to our research field. For example, if our research is on mobile payment adoption, we may search theses on online banking adoption to structure our headings and sub-headings. i think that Step 3 and Step 4 are the most difficult. Could you please make more videos on how to conduct these steps like a pro by providing various published examples.
Thank you for your suggestion and the example you provided. I understand your point. Literature review is indeed considered one of the most difficult topics to teach. However, I have received feedback from many of my PhD students and emerging researchers who have found my 4-step method highly beneficial in their literature review writing process. Hope it works for you too. Typically, I cover these 4 steps in a half-day workshop, but I have created a video that serves as a summary of the workshop. So, each second of the video contains valuable information, and it's important to fully comprehend every sentence I share. I recommend watching the video multiple times until you have a complete understanding of all the details provided. In the upcoming videos, I will provide more examples and instructions to elaborate on these 4 steps in greater detail. Mastering this video will prepare you for the content covered in those subsequent videos. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification. I'm here to support you on your journey.
Good evening sir，I blur some of them said quantitative research should find quantitative journal article to do it,or qualitative and quantitative both can be use?
I’m writing the review first time , I can’t understand the line arrangement and what is important and how I can align one paragraph? Can you please explain me
Hello Dr Saeed, i'm doing a Lit Review for my undergraduate final year project. The question is are "Literature Reviews" and "Review Articles" the same exact thing?
@eeemuse In this context yes but to be more precise, this video is more about how to write your literature review section based on the articles you have reviewed
one more suggestion - please discuss how to develop a theoretical framework which is also a sub-heading in Chapter 2. Normally, few theories/established framework are integrated/extended in PhD level. TQ.
Sorry for the late reply. I overlooked your message Anita. Sure. I'll make a video on the development of a theoretical framework in details. Indeed, this is an important section in quantitative studies. Thank you for the suggestion.
I watched this video and I have 3 questions. 1. The second question is about how to design a story line in each paragraph. I think this part is not explained in detail. After watching the video, I did not learn how to design a story line. Can you explain it in more detail? 2. In addition, the video mentioned finding a theme in the selected literature. I don’t understand this. 3. There is also the necessity of showing your research. This is the content of the review. How can I show the necessity of my literature review? I am eager to get your answer. Thank you.
You are speaking very fast, I might need to slow it down so I take notes and follow. Like some of your videos, eg, the one on Systematic review was very good.
Your videos are solution based. Thank you a lot. They are already making difference in the 2024
This video just save my thesis form failure
I'm so glad to hear that! All the best with your thesis. Is it a PhD or Masters thesis?
@@saeedsharif a undergraduate thesis
8:52
Indeed, it is widely held...On the other hand, ...However, ...
... are mixed too. While most of studies ... Among them, ...
These phrases are useful to foreground the author's voices in the writing (not backgrounding the author's voices).The author leads the readers to understand the storyline.
Exactly! This is my favourite format for summarising the literature on a topic when the results are mixed! You can see this style in many of my papers ;)
Finally, I got my answer in your video which is really step by step process to understand the phenomenon. Much appreciated.
I really appreciate your points. Keep doing such videos in other issues as well such research paper writing and the like. Thank you!
Great Work! خیلی لذت بردم از ویدئو هاتون. ممنون
I am working on my dissertation as a Master student in English Department and this is very useful. Thank you so much.
Dear Dr.saeed Thank you so much for your guidance on the literature review video. I was feeling drawn and lost in the process of writing, but your insights helped clarify things and gave me a clear direction to move forward. I truly appreciate for this amazing video .
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Thank Dr Saeed, your videos are top notch, I always like your presentation, I took your presentation as a class study.
Another superb video with clear an concise guidance -- deeply grateful for this content!
Thank you very much Peter! You made my day! :)
6:50 Critical LR is all about "relevance" and "significance". What do you mean by "significance"? How to showcase the "significance" in our write-up?
Hi Anita,
That's a great question! In fact, I'm currently working on my next video on literature reviews, and a part of that video will focus on critical literature reviews and the concepts of relevance and significance. Let me explain what I mean here. When conducting a literature review, it's important NOT to include all studies you come across on your topic. Instead, you need to be critical in selecting which studies to include. Take a critical approach and evaluate the relevance and importance of each study to your topic. That should be the criteria for determining whether to include it in your review. Please let me know if I could answer your question :)
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This video solved almost all my problems regarding research literature .Thank you❤
Glad it helped!
All the best with your research!
Beautifully crafted.
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Thank you very much Alireza jan. :) I'm happy that you find them helpful!
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This video was very informative to assist me in developing a foundation for my literature review. Though the presenter spoke fast, I paused and went back to really absorb the information. I will review other videos by Dr. Saeed. I appreciate that the videos were not too long but right to the point! Thank you!
Hi, Dr. Saeed.
I am Lydia, very glad to watch your latest video. Because I just finished the revision of my chapter two LR.
I can clearly understand your four steps and I am happy I followed the right track.
At the beginning of preparing the proposal, I had the habits of summarizing the literature map based on the themes, research questions, methods and findings. Then, based on the snowballing, I found many good qualities of the literature in my field. I save the PDF files into my endnote and classified based on the themes. Next, I am organizing the titles and subtitles of chapter 2. Of course, I reordered many times. In the process writing, i need to reread the related the literature. The most difficult thing, i think is how to reorganize the the selected ideas. I think i still need to improve the Step 4.
I have also have a question, dr. Sometimes, the benchmark literature includes several points to the section of LR, such as the participants, the research themes and the theoretical framework, I need to mention it sevral times. Maybe the first time i need to state sb did sth and the results. In the following, i only need to select the most related part, right? Your example in the article is clear, summerize one idea with several references. But, i noticed some PHd thethis use one paragraph to state one literature.
All in all, your explanation is detailed and valuble. I bear in mind that the fuction of LR is to show you are well understood the good literature in your field, and your critical review of these literature. Most importantly, you can find the gaps and state the significance of your research.
Thanks a lot for your sharing. Your are an great researcher and professor.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the literature review video. And congratulations on finishing the revision of your Chapter 2 literature review; it sounds like you're making excellent progress. It's wonderful to hear about your systematic approach to gathering and organising the literature. I should invite you to my future webinars to share your experience of writing literature review.
Regarding your question, I understand that many PhD students summarize past studies one by one in one to two paragraphs. However, this is exactly the area that needs improvement. As you know, instead, using a critical review and thematic approach in writing the literature review is recommended. There are three reasons for adopting this approach:
First, it significantly improves the quality of your work and increases the likelihood of impressing your supervisor and examiners.
Second, it offers you an opportunity to practice writing a literature review correctly, which is essential for your future research career.
Third, by employing a critical review and thematic approach, you can easily convert your thesis into articles and publish them in high-ranked journals, as some of my PhD students have done.
I understand that it may not be easy to follow this approach initially, but with practice, you will get better at it.
Once again, thank you for your kind appreciation.
On another note, have you started your data collection? At what stage is your work? I'm eager to know more about your research progress.
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Hi, dr, Thanks for your detailed feedback. I agree with you that critical review of the literature is important. I am so lucky to meet you on my PHd journey. With your guidance, i revised the problem statement and background information. The process is hard and tortured, but it is worth, i think my points are more clear and logic. Now I am waiting for the notice of my supervisor to get the data collection certificate. I collected the data,but my SV suggested me to narrow down my first RQ,so i need to do some follow-up interviews. I am going to return back China next month and preparing my article.
All in all, many thanks for your kind help to the Phd candidates.
@@lydiazhang7390 You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear that my videos are helpful to you during your PhD journey. 🙂Undertaking a PhD can indeed be a challenging process, but it's incredibly rewarding when you see the progress and clarity in your work. I'm pleased that you feel your points are now clearer and more logical. Collecting data is a significant step, and it's fantastic that you're almost ready to obtain the green signal from your supervisor. Remember to take pride in your hard work and dedication to improve your work. If you ever need any more assistance or guidance during the remainder of your PhD, feel free to reach out. All the best with your research! Keep up the great work!
@@saeedsharifMany thanks for your encouragement. I will continue to focus on your upgrades. I know your email address. When i encounter some academic difficulty, i will contact you. Thanks a lot. Dr. Saeed.
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A pleasure! Thank you for watching! Hope you find it helpful!
one of the best ones on this topic. Thanks for sharing Dr. Saeed.
This video was very informative to assist me in developing a foundation for my literature review. Thankyou Dr. Saeed
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Hi Misagh jan,
Can you tell me about yourself?
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sure, I am doing my PhD in Management at Ibn Haldun Univresity in Istanbul. I am from Iran and I have been living over past 2 decades in Turkey. Please let me know if you want to know any specific information :)
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@@misaghhajiamiri2516 That's fantastic, Misagh! I'm keen to know my viewers better so that I can create content that is relevant to them. I also have a plan to engage more closely with my viewers, and I'll share more details about it with you soon. :)
By the way, have you successfully completed your proposal defense? And how many PhD students does your university have?
Absolutely useful and precise ! Thank you Dr Saeed
thank you so much dr saeed really its amazing
You are most welcome! Could you please tell me more about yourself?
Thank you Prof.
We need to more details and examples for Step 4. This is because it's really hard to implement it.
I understand that writing a critical literature review may seem challenging. However, having a few good samples (step 1) can be extremely beneficial in implementing steps 2, 3, and 4. These examples can serve as a guide for the appropriate format and writing style including synthesising the literature. As mentioned in another comment, I usually cover these four steps in a half-day workshop. So, each second of the video contains valuable information. I encourage you to watch the video several times to ensure a thorough understanding of all the details provided. In the upcoming videos, I will present additional examples and provide detailed instructions to further explain these four steps, with a particular focus on Step 4. It is important to fully comprehend this video in order to make the most of the subsequent ones. There are more videos to come, as my goal is to share as much as possible to enable you to write a high-quality thesis or paper. I am here to support you throughout your journey. Please let me know more about your work. Are you writing a thesis or a paper? Where are you located and what is the area of your research?
@@saeedsharif Thank you prof. for your interest. I am a researcher in marketing field. I only write papers, not theses.
@@fatihcelik7537 That's great! All the best with your publication journey! Let me share something interesting about the paper I used as an example in this video, the one on Locus of Control. I wrote this single-author paper within a week, using the data I had. I challenged myself to write and submit a paper using that data, and I successfully completed it within the given timeframe. I followed this 4-step framework to guide me throughout the writing process.
Thank you so much Dr. It's so enriching
11:11 How does your work contribute to the body of knowledge. Since we already show the "contributions" in Chapter1, why do we repeat it in Chapter 2? Where do we insert the "contributions" in Chapter2?
I understand your point. A research thesis is different from industry or consultancy reports. In industry reports, we usually use the MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) approach to ensure there is no repetition. However, in a thesis, some parts may appear repetitive, but these repetitions serve different purposes in various chapters and sections of your research thesis. It's important to note that copy-pasting content in different sections is not the approach; instead, the content is presented differently for different purposes.
Returning to your question, the contributions of the study should be clearly stated in Chapter 1. I recommend creating a heading specifically for this purpose in Chapter 1. In Chapter 2, these contributions provide a lens through which to review the literature. This means that during the critical literature review process, you can use these contributions as a guide to decide which aspects to include in your literature review. Also, you need to structure your literature review in a way that, by the end of reading your work, the reader understands the identified research gaps and how your study aims to contribute to the existing body of knowledge.
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10:44 Highlight the research gaps.
Do we only show the gaps in the final sub-heading of the Chapter2LitReview?
Should we just highlight the gaps as stated in the Problem Statement in Chapter1 Introduction?
That's a great question. I will address this topic in my upcoming videos on literature review, but let me explain briefly here. Follow my step-by-step guide on problem statements that I explained in the video for writing your problem statement. That needs to be like what I explained in the problem statement video.
For your thesis, consider adding a separate heading in Chapter 2 titled 'Research Gaps.' In this section, you can highlight and discuss the research gaps in detail. I understand that they may seem repetitive, but in this specific section of Chapter 2, you will delve into the gaps more extensively.
@@saeedsharif yes, some theses set a subheading in chap2 to discuss research gaps in-depth, normally written in one and half to two pages.
Exactly! Some thesis follows this approach.
Very informative
your video is great and very helpful..thank you so much
11:11 what is the reason for not using some theories that you don't want to use. Should the "reason(s) for no using" be supported by previous studies?
Well, it is important to support your statements or arguments with relevant literature. However, this doesn't mean that past studies have discouraged the use of a particular theory. Btw, this advice is more applicable to thesis writing, but it can also be beneficial to address in an article if you choose not to use a widely accepted theory. In such cases, you can refer to the mixed results of past studies that have employed that theory or highlight the limitations associated with it. All of these points can be supported by existing literature. Let me know if that clarify things.
Dear Prof.,
Can you please make a detailed video about how we can use mind maps like Miro in this process?
Thank you for your suggestion. I will make a video on using Miro for writing literature review. Indeed, when it comes to structuring a literature review, I have found Miro to be an excellent platform. Its features and functionalities lend themselves well to the structure, and organising the information.
With Miro, you can easily create mind maps that help you outline the key themes, concepts, and arguments present in the literature. The platform allows you to visually connect ideas, create hierarchies, and arrange your thoughts in a logical manner. This visual representation makes it easier to see the overall structure of your literature review and identify any gaps or areas that require further exploration.
Also, Miro facilitates collaboration, enabling you to work with peers or supervisors on your literature review. You can share your mind maps, invite others to provide feedback, and engage in discussions to refine your ideas. This collaborative aspect is particularly useful when seeking input from supervisors or when working on group projects.
Furthermore, Miro's user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it simple to navigate and manipulate your mind maps. You can easily add and rearrange information, attach relevant documents or links, and customise the appearance of your mind map to suit your preferences. This flexibility allows you to adapt your literature review structure as needed, ensuring coherence and clarity in your work. Once again, thank you for the suggestion. I will make a video on using Miro to enhance your literature review process. 🙂
Thank you, Dr Saeed, for the helpful videos. Can you guide me on how to write a book chapter or a narrative review? Your approach to actionable steps is really helpful. Thank you.
Sure, why not
Can someone include conceptual clarification in the literature review,what is the differences between conceptual clarification and theoretical framework
Hi, what do you mean by conceptual clarification?
Definition of variables or concepts in research
Sir you didn't answer my question
How to write rationale\justification?
10:31 "if you find ... , you need to explain "why" and justify it". Could you show us some published examples in which how the authors explained "why" and justify it? TQ
Thank you for the question. I have many examples for that. Let me share one of them here.
See this paper: "Naghavi, N., Pahlevan Sharif, S., & Iqbal Hussain, H. B. (2021). The role of national culture in the impact of board gender diversity on firm performance: evidence from a multi-country study. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 40(5), 631-650.".
In this paper, on page 632, we have highlighted the mixed results of past studies in the paragraph that starts with " Despite the seemingly persuasive arguments, requirement and policies favoring board diversity, the results of empirical studies are, at best, mixed or even downright contradictory." and then in the next paragraph, we explained that the mixed results could be due to the context. We stated that "The results of meta-analysis studies suggest that the effect of board diversity on firm performance depends on the context".
Another example: See my paper "Sharif, S. P. (2017). Development and psychometric evaluation of the breast size satisfaction scale. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 30(8), 717-727."
On page 718, I discussed the mixed results of past studies, and then, I stated that "The mixed findings of previous studies can be due to using different instruments to assess breast size satisfaction/dissatisfaction and also the interaction effect of other variables such as overall body fat and the size of waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) on the participants’ judgments of attractiveness and breast size satisfaction (Furnham et al., 1998)."
excellent and very helpful
Thanks so much, this video greatly help me how to write lit review
Excellent video. Can you please post a sample of literature research based on this approach. Thanks
thank you very much Prof! really helpful!
Thank you for all that you do. I cant find the attached link of the paper?
Thanks Dr. can you make a video about the application of AI in the literature review
Thank you for the comment and great suggestion! Sure! I'll do that
Thank You so much for doing this video ❤.
Hi, Dr. Saeed.
Thanks for this very intersting lecture.
As my research field is creativity, I wish for upcoming lecture to introdcue crrative mehods for build structure not just pick one from exiting anchor papers, another point, what are the type of content we can pull from review paper, bools, article i.e. for definitions we can use books ...etc.
I saw many vedios about LR, I consider this one the best vedios, wish you belss us with such vedios.
Thank you for your kind message! I'm also deeply intrigued by the utilization of creative methodologies in research. Achieving creativity often begins with a solid grasp of the existing framework. Your suggestions for the upcoming videos are greatly appreciated as they hold significant relevance.
Could you please share your perspective on what aspects contributed to the systematic literature review (SLR) video being the best in your opinion?
I found it interesting and continue.
hello how to adress in practical steps the research gap of a study
Thank you Prof. Sharif for this helpful video. I have struggle that sometimes I find a citation in a paper interesting that I want to cite too. Can I cite it directly or do I need to go back to the original work and read the entire article? Because I feel it seems unethical to apply directly, but exhausting to trace the original works just to confirm a short sentence.
You're very welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Regarding your question about citing a citation from a paper, I understand the dilemma you're facing. Ideally, in academic writing, it's best to cite the original source directly. However, there are situations where we might cite a secondary source (a citation from another paper) in our work. For example, you may not have access to the original source, or it could be behind a paywall that exceeds your budget. In these cases, you can cite the secondary source or clearly indicate that you are citing the information as cited in the secondary source. For example: "Alex (as cited in Sarah, 2020) found that...". By the way, citing a secondary source should be a last resort, and it's always best to verify the information firsthand if possible.
thank you DR Saeed for the videos, what is the difference between the Gaps in the introduction /background and the gaps to be addressed from the literature review ?
Hi Sir, Step 1 and 2 are not so tough. For step 2, we may find theses that similar to our research field. For example, if our research is on mobile payment adoption, we may search theses on online banking adoption to structure our headings and sub-headings.
i think that Step 3 and Step 4 are the most difficult. Could you please make more videos on how to conduct these steps like a pro by providing various published examples.
Thank you for your suggestion and the example you provided. I understand your point. Literature review is indeed considered one of the most difficult topics to teach. However, I have received feedback from many of my PhD students and emerging researchers who have found my 4-step method highly beneficial in their literature review writing process. Hope it works for you too. Typically, I cover these 4 steps in a half-day workshop, but I have created a video that serves as a summary of the workshop. So, each second of the video contains valuable information, and it's important to fully comprehend every sentence I share. I recommend watching the video multiple times until you have a complete understanding of all the details provided. In the upcoming videos, I will provide more examples and instructions to elaborate on these 4 steps in greater detail. Mastering this video will prepare you for the content covered in those subsequent videos. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification. I'm here to support you on your journey.
Good evening sir，I blur some of them said quantitative research should find quantitative journal article to do it,or qualitative and quantitative both can be use?
I’m writing the review first time , I can’t understand the line arrangement and what is important and how I can align one paragraph? Can you please explain me
good instructions
Hello Dr Saeed, i'm doing a Lit Review for my undergraduate final year project. The question is are "Literature Reviews" and "Review Articles" the same exact thing?
@eeemuse In this context yes but to be more precise, this video is more about how to write your literature review section based on the articles you have reviewed
@ the reason I asked for, is that when I searched for examples, as Ive never read or write a literature review before, all i found is review articles.
one more suggestion - please discuss how to develop a theoretical framework which is also a sub-heading in Chapter 2. Normally, few theories/established framework are integrated/extended in PhD level. TQ.
Sorry for the late reply. I overlooked your message Anita.
Sure. I'll make a video on the development of a theoretical framework in details. Indeed, this is an important section in quantitative studies. Thank you for the suggestion.
Thank you for the leeson.
Helpful.
Thank you!
thank you!!!!
Thank you Prof. Saeed
It's a pleasure 🙂
I want to ask if I select the Scopus Dataset and sciencedirect during query phase, Is it this true? Or, i have to select one of them.
This is your decision. You can use only one or both. Of course, using both improves the comprehensiveness of your literature review. :)
Thanks for you replay Dr.@@saeedsharif
Thank you very much for guiding
Good job
Thank you :)
I watched this video and I have 3 questions.
1. The second question is about how to design a story line in each paragraph. I think this part is not explained in detail. After watching the video, I did not learn how to design a story line. Can you explain it in more detail?
2. In addition, the video mentioned finding a theme in the selected literature. I don’t understand this.
3. There is also the necessity of showing your research. This is the content of the review. How can I show the necessity of my literature review? I am eager to get your answer. Thank you.
Interesting❤
Thanks prof
Hi Mala!
Thank you very much for watching! :)
locate the shared articles you written.
Sure. Can I share them with you on Google Drive?
Much more useful. If anybody is going research on the green economy ?
thank you
You're welcome
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Great, can i have your ppt?
You are speaking very fast, I might need to slow it down so I take notes and follow. Like some of your videos, eg, the one on Systematic review was very good.
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Thank you for this valuable content sir 🫡