B2_W4_Lesson 1-2

Lesson objectives

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Isaak Newton

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Reading in research
What is a literature review?
In your opinion, why should you read previously published literature before doing your own research?

A literature review
is a descriptive summary of research on a topic that has previously been studied. The purpose of a literature review is to inform readers of the significant knowledge and ideas that have been established on a topic. Its purpose is to compare, contrast and/or connect findings that were identified when reviewing researchers' work. Oftentimes, literature reviews are written to ground a study in a particular context of what is known about a subject in order to establish a foundation for the topic (or question) being researched (Cortland, n.d., para. 1).

Literature reviews are done to
Find connections between different sources.
Scholars may look for:
Trends and patterns (in theory, method or results): do certain approaches become more or less popular over time?
Themes: what questions or concepts recur across the literature?
Debates, conflicts and contradictions: where do sources disagree?
Pivotal publications: are there any influential theories or studies that changed the direction of the field?
Gaps: what is missing from the literature? Are there weaknesses that need to be addressed
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Project part II Mini literature review
Find at least 5 academic articles about your chosen IT invention.
Provide the reference lists of the articles in APA referencing style (at least 5).
Describe the research problems and questions of the articles.
Provide a brief description of the methodology of all the articles.
Discuss the article findings.
Literature review design: PowerPoint presentation
Read and follow the rubric on the next slide
Deadline: Sunday, Week 4, upload to Moodle

Literature review presentation structure
Title with your chosen IT invention and your name
Outline of your presentation
Introduction: Hook
Titles of all your reviewed articles (in APA style)
What are the research questions of the chosen articles?
What methodology was used?
What are the main findings of the articles?
Conclusion: What did you learn about your chosen IT invention?
Find a gap in the literature: Your own opinion based on the review on what should be studied more/further about the chosen IT invention.

Title of your project
Student Full Name
Group Name
English for Academic Purposes
Instructor’s name

Outline
1.
2.
3.

A research problem and research questions
Research questions are generated from problems that require further research.
For example, the research problem area is climate change and sustainability, analyzing moral dilemmas or wage disparity amongst classes.
The research questions could be:
-"How will climate change policies influence sustainability standards across specific geographies?"
-"What measures can be taken to address wage disparity without increasing inflation?"
The text on the slide is retrieved from https://www.qualtrics.com/blog/research-problem/ in Sept.,2021

Conclusion:
1. What did you learn about your chosen IT invention?
You may synthesize all your articles by finding what is common or different between their: research problems, methods, and findings.
2. Find a gap in the literature: Your own opinion based on the review on what should be studied more/further about the chosen IT invention.

Let’s practice
Work in groups (±15 minutes):
A:
B:
C:
D:
1) Read the article (for instructors:
2) Identify the research problem/questions, methods, and findings of the article.
3) Share your summary with the class.
Don't forget to delegate the roles: leader, note-taker, timekeeper, and presenter.

SAMPLE ANSWERS
Kelly et al. (2021)

Macey et al. (2020)

Giakoni-Ramirez et al. (2021)

References
Giakoni-Ramirez, F., Duclos-Bastias, D., & Yanez-Sepulveda, R. (2021). Professional esports players are not obese : analysis of body composition based on years of experience. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 39(4), 1081–1087. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2020.07.006
Kelly, S., Magor, T., & Wright, A. (2021). The pros and cons of online competitive gaming : an evidence-based approach to assessing young players’ well-being. Frontiers in Psychology. 12, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.651530
Macey, J., & Abarbanel, B. (2020). What predicts esports betting ? A study on consumption of video games , esports , gambling and demographic factors.23(6), 1481–1505. New Media & Society. https://doi.org/10.1177/1461444820908510

Reflection time!