Why is literature review important in research?

The purpose of a literature review is to: Identify inconsistencies: gaps in research, conflicts in previous studies, open questions left from other research. Identify the need for further research (justifying your research) Identify the relationship of the works in the context of their contribution to the topic and to other works.

What is the purpose of scientific literature?

Scientists reference the literature to indicate what other work has been done on a research topic, to cite the data sources they use, and to show how their interpretations integrate with the published knowledge base of science.

It was found that the scientific use of English is marked with accuracy, precision and objective interpretation of facts and findings, while literary language is a subjective interpretation of life.

Where can I find scientific literature?

Here are 10 commonly used search platforms and databases:

How do you read scientific literature?

Reading a scientific article

1. Read the article. This should only take you a few minutes.
2. Get the vocabulary.
3. Identify the structure of the article and work on your understanding.
4. Read the bibliography/references section.
5. Reflect on what you have read and draw your own conclusions.
6. Read the article a second time in chronological order.

Why is it important to you to read and understand the nursing research literature?

Readability and comprehensibility of articles have been frequently reported to contribute to nurses' perceived barriers to research utilization [9], [10], [11]. Reading and understanding research articles is essential for nurses to acquire up-to-date knowledge and apply it to improve patient care [13].

What is the purpose of a nursing literature review?

Literature reviews aim to answer questions focused on: informing professionals and patients of the best available evidence when making healthcare decisions; influence politics; and identify future research priorities.

A literature review consists of an overview, summary, and evaluation ("critique") of the current state of knowledge about a specific area of research. It may also include a discussion of methodological issues and suggestions for future research.