Importance of the Literature Review

1. Importance of the Literature Review Christy M. Smith Indiana Wesleyan University

2. Objectives • Define Literature Review • Purpose of Literature Review • Types of Sources in the Literature Review • Case Example: My Own Research

3. What is a Literature Review? • “Organized critique of the important scholarly literature that supports a study” (LoBiondo-Wood & Haber, 2006, p. 76). • Important Step of Research Process • Scholarly Literature • Research • Theoretical Papers • Different Types • Simple literature review • Integrative review • Systematic review

4. Purpose of the Literature Review “Develop a strong knowledge base” (LoBiondo-Wood & Haber, 2006, p. 80) Determines what is known Determines the gaps Uncovers research Discovers conceptual traditions Uncovers practice interventions Promotes EBP Generates research questions Determines research design Synthesizes strengths/weaknesses & findings of existing studies (LoBiondo-Wood & Haber, 2006)

5. Sources Used • Primary sources: original research • Secondary sources: clinical articles • Do not use textbooks & web sites in a literature review

6. Primary Source: Quantitative

7. Primary Source: Qualitative

8. Secondary Source Example

9. Example of the Research Process • What is the relationship between academic and professional dishonesty in the online RN-BSN student?

10. References Boswell, C., & Cannon, S. (2007). Introduction to nursing research: Incorporating evidence-based practice. Boston: Jones & Bartlett. Burns, N., & Grove, S.K. (2005). The practice of nursing research: Conduct, critique, & utilization (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders. LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2006). Nursing research: Methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.