This week we continued our study of the methodology of writing a literature review.
What is a methodology?
- It is the section where you describe the actions you have taken to investigate and research an issue, the specific processes used in your research for identification, collection and analysis. Most important is our process of data collection and analysis and your rationale for conducting the research.
The methodology needs to include:
When writing a methodology for a research paper it is important to keep the discussion clear and concise and to write using the past tense.
-Description of the type of research conducted and how the research methodology was developed.
-A discussion of the question or problem investigated through the study and the type of data required for the study to be evaluated.
Objective:
When researchers document their research, they usually include a methodology to describe their research process and results. If you are covering a dissertation topic, submitting a paper or documenting a project for your employer, including a methodology helps to summarise your research for the readers who review your work. In addition, a methodology is important for gaining insight into the validity and reliability of your research. In this article.