Research Background Reading: From Diversifying to Focusing!
The more reading you do the better informed you and your research will be. Background reading will enable you to:
Identify gaps in the literature
Discover what research exists on the topic
Find areas not adequately covered
Discover areas to investigate further
Focus your research
Determine significance of your research topic
Explain how it will contribute to existing body of knowledge
The following video provides information on the development of a research topic, to form research questions and define your approach to the research.
References:
Rennie, L. J., & Gribble, J. (2006). A guide to preparing your application for candidacy (Rev. ed.). Perth, Western Australia: Curtin University.
http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/c.php?g=202408&p=1332824#12017146