Librarian and Professor
Janette Klein
Contact:
James C. Kirkpatrick Library
Rm 2256
Rm 2256
(660) 543-4159
Subjects:Automotive Technology Management (BS), Business Administration (MBA), Construction Management (BS), Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise (BSBA), Events Marketing and Management (BSBA), Industrial Hygiene (MS), Industrial Management (MS), Leadership Studies (Minor), Legal Studies (Minor), Management (BSBA), Manufacturing (Minor), Marketing (BSBA), Public Relations (BS), Sport Management (BS, MS), Technology (MS), Technology Management (BS, PhD)
What is research?
- "careful or diligent search" or the "collection of information on a particular topic". Merriam-Webster online
- "the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions." Google dictionary
- "a form of disciplined inquiry that involves studying something in a planned manner and reporting it so that other inquirers can potentially replicate the process if they choose" .... Frey, L. et al. (2000). Investigating communication: An introduction to research methods. USA: Allyn and Bacon.
What is a literature review?
A literature review, in academic writing, is the process used by the researcher to:
- learn what has been done on a topic
- determine who is writing on the topic
- establish opinions about the topic
- analyze the information presented on the topic
Identify your research question
- Identify what the study is about
- Identify where the study takes place
- Identify why the study takes place
- Identify who is involved
- Identify why the study is valuable
- Identify how you are going to approach the study
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