Literature review is a form of qualitative research that uses a systematic procedure to analyze the literature and answer specific research questions. Like other methods of analysis in qualitative research, literature review requires repeated review, investigation and interpretation of data to gain meaning and empirical knowledge about the concept being studied. The literature review can be conducted as a stand-alone study or as part of a larger qualitative or mixed-method study, where it is often used to triangulate results from another line of evidence (e.g., interview or focus group transcripts, observations, surveys). Triangulation allows documents to confirm or refute, explain or extend results from other lines of evidence, helping to protect against bias. When used as a file. Gross, J. (2018). Literature review. In B. Frey (ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of educational research, measurement, and evaluation (pp. 545-548).
SAGE Publications, Inc., dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781506326139.n209 a. The author: Who is the author? What do we know about the author? What motive (purpose) might the author have had when he wrote this document? What prejudices or assumptions might influence the author`s opinions? How familiar is the author with the subject matter of the document? Was the author a direct observer of the event or topic [if any] or was the information obtained second-hand? Did the author personally participate in the events or topics described [if any]? Do we have reason to believe that the author does not describe what he believes to be true? The introduction of the document: You do not have to follow the exact order of problems given below. The first objective of this section is to (briefly) introduce your document and its topic and to clarify the following: Some companies and government agencies are trying to increase the number of documents that will stand the test of time by considering retention issues and printing documents to survive indefinitely, or by placing selected documents in time capsules or other special retention environments. Important historical records can be acts, laws, accounts of battles (often by the victors or like-minded people), or the exploits of the powerful. Although these documents are of historical interest, they do not describe the daily lives of ordinary people or the functioning of society. Anthropologists, historians, and archaeologists are generally more interested in documents that describe the daily lives of ordinary people and indicate what they ate, their interaction with other members of their household and social groups, and their states of mind. It is this information that allows them to understand and describe how society functioned at a given moment in history. [1] The Greek ostracas provide good examples of historical documents “among ordinary people.” One. Document content: What does the author support (main topic; Secondary topics: Summarize them briefly but completely. Reaffirm the basic thesis of the document/author; Present your personal opinion. Comment on the influence/impact the document may have had and why. Distinguish between the short term and the long term.
If possible, place this document in a broader context. If it is a document created by a particular group or written from a clearly identifiable point of view, discuss how typical it is from that point of view. In conclusion, you really show that you master the art of document analysis when creating this document? Is it contemporary with the events he describes? If it is a letter, is it dated? If it is a biblical site, are the events older than the publication of the Bible? When a photo, name, date or other information appear on the back along with the photo? If left undated, clues such as wording, greeting, and handwriting can help identify the general era. First-hand reports created at the time of the event are generally more reliable than those created months or years after the event. In principle, a literature review can provide rapid results – provided that access to documents is guaranteed. Depending on the application scenario, it can, for example, facilitate companies` familiarization with tasks, serve as a source for determining needs, risks, ideas, etc., or serve as a model for structuring data. Given the relevance of the information found, data analysis is very useful. Many documents produced today, such as personal letters, photos, contracts, diaries and medical records, would be considered valuable historical documents in the future. However, most of them will be lost in the future, as they are either printed on plain paper, which has a limited shelf life, or even stored in digital formats, only to lose track of them over time. Literature review offers several advantages as a survey technique: Literature review is therefore an important part of an inventory, especially since the information found can be actively used for other formats (field observation, learning, interviews or workshops).
Is it handwritten? Typed? A pre-printed form? Is it an original document or a copy registered by a court? Is there an official seal? Handwritten notes? Is the document in the original language in which it was created? Is there something unique about the document that stands out? Do the characteristics of the document coincide with its time and place? Once you know what type of document it created and who created it, you can evaluate why it was created and for whom. Sources can reach new audiences over time. For example, a classified government report would suggest that the document be intended for a select group of privileged individuals who have the appropriate authorization to view it. But when this report is printed in a newspaper or read aloud in Congress, the audience changes dramatically and the source takes on a new meaning. Answering this question is crucial, especially when it comes to formulating historical arguments. The target audience of a source always shapes the type of information it contains and the message it conveys. It can be easy, when examining a historical document relating to an ancestor, to look for the only “right answer” to our question – to make a judgment based on the claims contained in the document or text or the conclusions we draw from it.
