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7 years ago in Literature Review By Tarushi Yadav

Importance of literature review

I have started writing my thesis. I’m done with introduction chapter, now I have to write Literature review chapter. But why should I include this chapter in my thesis. Why is Literature review chapter so important?

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By Aditi Sharma Answered 7 years ago

There are many online websites which gives you adequate information of literature review and will also help you write a chapter. It is advisable to seek assistance from experts rather than trying to write this chapter and end up burning your hand.

By Radhey Shyam Answered 7 years ago

Hey Tarushi. You must include Literature review chapter in your thesis. It is an important aspect in thesis writing process. Literature Review is more than a summary of publications. It provides evidence that your research will be an original and relevant contribution to your field of research
a) It demonstrates to a Ph.D. committee that the student has read a large amount of statistical literature to prove that the student is aware of the wide range of research in theory and methodology related to the proposed research topic.
b) It convinces your review committee that the student can communicate this understanding of the statistical literature and its relationship to the proposed research.
c) It supports the originality and relevance for the research problem.

By Pritam Kapoor Answered 7 years ago

Hi Tarushi .Literature review chapter is the most important chapter in the thesis. Do not even think about skipping that chapter. Literature review chapter
1. Identify new ways to interpret prior research.
2. Reveal any gaps that exist in the literature.
3. It Helps You Avoid Incidental Plagiarism
4. It Sharpens Your Research Focus

By Ritesh Tomar Answered 7 years ago

Even though writing literature review consumes time, it is definitely a rewarding chapter. A literature review is important because it
Provides theoretical background of your study
Helps you justify your findings and how it is related to your field of study
Establishes link between what needs to be found out and what has already been found out.

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