Chapter 2: Review of the Literature

(Minimum 30 pages)

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Example of Introductory Paragraph

Research has also been done that looks at how (bullies find their victims). (XXX et al., (2025) studied the (perpetrators preferences in victims). The data were collected via questionnaire and interviews with a total of 120 (bullies) as participants. YYY (2024) found that 27% were (in the grade level). 14.8 percent were in (different grades) and 80.2 percent were not (schoolmates) of the (bullies). This evidence somewhat contradicts that of other studies that stated (victims are generally bullied at home and school). The findings by ZZZ (2022) show that nearly (half of the bullies preferred to bully people they did not go to school with and possibly not at all). This continues to build and add to the idea of (cyberbullying) in that it allows (bullies to create their own personas and images in order to try and intimidate others without actually providing a physical intimidation factor).

A 5-Step Guide for Conducting a Thematic Literature Review

Introduction

(1) Give summary of subject and its importance. (2) Identify gap or RQ to fill. (3) Explain used thematic approach. (4) Describe process for choosing and assessing pertinent literature. (5) Explain standards under which sources are included. (6) Describe conceptual or theoretical foundation that underpins thematic approach. It gives readers overview and significance of topics the literature study will cover, outlines chapter's structure, including its distinct divisions and subsections, explains methodology used to survey literature so reader can assess review's thoroughness. This covers the databases and search phrases used.

Identification of the Gap (Talks about summarizes how problem's research developed. (1) Identifies primary sources that served as gap's foundation. (2) Recognizes patterns in literature and research. (3) Describes ways in which research focus has evolved in last five years. (4) Talks about main conclusions drawn from current research. (5) Talks about shortcomings of earlier studies and outlines the demands for more study. (6) Define problem statement for study based on the results of research studies and development of new literature on the subject.

Methodology

• Explain your strategy for selecting and evaluating the relevant literature.

• Describe the criteria you used to determine the inclusion or exclusion of sources.

• Outline the theoretical or conceptual framework guiding your thematic approach.

Body of the Literature Review

• Introduce the first theme or concept relevant to your research topic.

• Synthesize and analyze the existing literature pertaining to this theme.

• Identify gaps, contradictions, or areas requiring further research.

• Repeat this structure for additional themes or concepts as needed.

Conclusion

• Summarize the key findings from your thematic literature review.

• Highlight the identified gaps or areas requiring further research.

• Emphasize the significance of your research in addressing these gaps.

• Provide a brief overview of how your research will contribute to the existing body of literature.

Identify and Report Gaps in Literature

• Critically analyze the existing literature

• Look for areas lacking research or conflicting findings

• Note unexplored relationships, populations, methods, etc.
  

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