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Finding, reading and documenting literature

M Kirk-Smith

    Nursing Times
    |April 10, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Thorough literature review is crucial for evaluation projects. Understanding existing research helps refine study questions and design for better outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Evaluation Science
    • Research Methodology

    Background:

    • Familiarity with relevant literature is a prerequisite for any evaluation project.
    • Critical appraisal of existing studies informs research design and question refinement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the process of retrieving and utilizing available literature for study proposals.
    • To emphasize the importance of literature review in strengthening evaluation projects.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature retrieval strategies.
    • Critical reading and synthesis of research papers.
    • Application of literature findings to study design.

    Main Results:

    • A structured approach to literature review enhances study rigor.

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  • Effective literature utilization leads to well-defined research questions.
  • Improved study design through informed decision-making.

    • Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive literature review is fundamental for successful evaluation projects.
    • Investigators must critically engage with existing research to optimize study design and questions.