Literature review

Definition

A literature review is a comprehensive summary and analysis of the existing research and literature related to a specific topic or question within the field of sociology. It identifies trends, conflicts, and gaps in the research, helping to situate new studies within the context of what has already been explored.

Related terms

Empirical Research: The process of collecting and analyzing original data to generate new knowledge that can be shared with others.

Methodology: Describes the specific procedures or techniques used to identify, select, process, and analyze information about a sociological topic.

Peer Review: A quality control process in which experts in the field evaluate research manuscripts for their validity, significance, and originality before they are published