1This chapter establishes the foundation of your research by presenting relevant scholarly works.
CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES (RRLS)
2CHAPTER 2 is composed of?
2.1 Purpose of RRLS
2.2 Sources of Literature
2.3 Presentation of Review
2.4 Synthesis and Research Gap
32.1 Purpose of RRLS
• To show what is already known and what is still missing.
• To support the conceptual framework.
• To avoid duplicating existing studies.
42.2 Sources of Literature
1. Local Literature and Studies
2. Foreign Literature and Studies
3. Primary Sources
4. Secondary Sources
52.2 Sources of Literature
from the Philippines.
• Local Literature and Studies
62.2 Sources of Literature
from other countries.
• Foreign Literature and Studies
72.2 Sources of Literature
research journals, books, government reports.
• Primary Sources
82.2 Sources of Literature
review articles, reports, manuals.
• Secondary Sources
9Tips in 2.2 Sources of Literature
• Use updated and reliable sources (preferably within 5–10 years).
• Cite properly (APA style commonly used).
102.3 Presentation of Review
• Can be
1. thematic,
2. chronological,
3. or conceptual.
11organized by topic or variable
Thematic
12based on year or development over time.
Chronological
13according to your conceptual framework
Conceptual
14Tips in 2.3 Presentation of Review
• Synthesize, don’t just summarize.
• Show how past studies relate to your topic.
15• Summarize major findings from the review.
• Identify what has not been addressed (gap).
• Connect this gap to your research problem.
2.4 Synthesis and Research Gap
16Tips in 2.4 Synthesis and Research Gap
• A clear gap justifies why your study is needed.
• This should lead directly to your methodology.