THE “DOS” AND “DOTHE “DOS” AND “DON’TS” OF LITERATURE REVIEWSN’TS” OF LITERATURE REVIEWS

Abstract

This article aims to provide “dos” and “don’ts” in the literature review process. It has been found that in order to acquire new knowledge and truth in academia, at present, research methods are commonly used.  As research is a systematic process or a scientific method, the discoveries are accurate and reliable. In addition to determining the research question, reviewing of literature is considered as one of the most crucial steps in the research process (Nonglak Wiratchai, 2009, p. 23). This implies that a thorough and comprehensive literature review is a key to the successful research study (Thirapat Serirangsan, 2018, p. 11) as it contributes to the quality of the research. This article presents a compilation of 10 “dos” and 8 “don’ts” in the literature review process as a consideration for future researchers.