A study note on the six types of "literature review information" and dissertation reporting (information from perplexity.ai)
My question 1: "From what I can tell from the study of Research Methods for MBA and Housing Studies, there are six types of "literature review information" reviewed: concept definitions, research methods used, academic theories, theoretical perspectives, research gaps and debating issues, empirical findings. In general, which type of "literature review information" is mainly examine in which dissertation report chapter(s): chapter 1 (Introduction), chapter 2 (literature review), chapter 3 (research methodology), chapter 4 (presentation of research findings), chapter 5 (discussion of research findings), chapter 6 (conclusions and recommendations), chapter 7 (reflection of the academic program learning experience). Please provide some justification of your evaluation views in this regard."
The reply: "Mapping Literature Review Information to Dissertation Chapters
The six types of literature review information—concept definitions, research methods used, academic theories, theoretical perspectives, research gaps and debating issues, empirical findings—generally find their main focus in specific dissertation chapters. Below is a structured overview and justification for each pairing:
Literature Review Information |
Main Chapter(s) |
Justification |
Concept Definitions |
Chapter 1 (Introduction), Chapter 2 |
Introduced early to set research
context and clarify terminology; developed fully in the literature review to
define key terms and frame the subject area. |
Research Methods Used |
Chapter 2, Chapter 3 (Methodology) |
Discussed in literature review to
critique prior approaches and justify choices; explicated in methodology to
detail the research design and its alignment with existing studies. |
Academic Theories |
Chapter 2 |
Centrally discussed here to provide
the theoretical framework and explain the academic concepts guiding the work. |
Theoretical Perspectives |
Chapter 2, Chapter 3 |
First covered in literature review to
show various viewpoints related to the topic; discussed in methodology to
justify the chosen research lens. |
Research Gaps and Debating Issues |
Chapter 2 |
Identified and argued in the
literature review to demonstrate the study’s necessity and contribution to
the field. |
Empirical Findings |
Chapter 2, (Chapter 4 (Findings), Chapter 5
(Discussion)) |
Prior empirical findings reviewed in
Chapter 2 for background; (new empirical findings presented in Chapter 4;
their implications analyzed and related back to prior work in Chapter 5: this
is not literature review on the previous literature.) |
Chapter-by-Chapter Justification
- Chapter 1 (Introduction):Introduces concept definitions, background, significance, and the research gap to anchor the reader and justify the study’s relevance.
- Chapter 2 (Literature Review):The heart of concept definitions, review and critique of research methods and academic theories, development of theoretical perspectives, identification of gaps and debates, and summary of prior empirical findings. This chapter situates the research within established scholarship and shows where the new work fits or diverges.
- Chapter 3 (Research Methodology):Explains and justifies the methodology by referencing research methods reviewed in Chapter 2, detailing the rationale for choices, and sometimes explicitly stating the underlying theoretical perspective guiding the methods.
- Chapter 4 (Presentation of Findings):Presents new empirical findings of the current research; may reference methods described earlier and link back to the research questions and conceptual framework.
- Chapter 5 (Discussion of Findings):Interprets and compares new empirical findings with those from the literature, discussing their significance, how they address gaps, align or conflict with established theories, and the implications for the field.
- Chapter 6 (Conclusions and Recommendations):Concise summary of findings, closure on research gaps, and practical or theoretical recommendations based on the evidence synthesized from empirical results.
- Chapter 7 (Reflection of Academic Program Learning Experience):Not a direct site for literature review information, but may reflect on how engagement with these distinct information types contributed to academic and professional development.
The structural approach to mapping different types of literature review information—such as concept definitions, research methods, academic theories, theoretical perspectives, research gaps, and empirical findings—to specific dissertation chapters is highly applicable to both MBA and Housing Studies dissertation projects.
Commonalities Across Both Disciplines
Both MBA and Housing Studies dissertations follow well-established academic conventions for structuring research projects:
Introduction: Lays out definitions, context, and the research gap.
Literature Review: Synthesizes prior research, identifies debates, presents theoretical lenses and methods, and highlights empirical findings.
Methodology: Explains and justifies chosen research methods and perspectives.
Findings/Results: Presents and describes new empirical data from the study.
Discussion: Compares results to existing knowledge and explores implications.
Conclusions/Recommendations: Synthesizes findings and addresses practical or theoretical recommendations.
This progression is mirrored in both MBA programs, which emphasize management and organizational research, and in Housing Studies, which focuses on policy, social science, and specialized housing issues. The mapping of literature review information to chapters thus serves the fundamental academic purpose of situating the research within existing scholarship, justifying the study, and making a meaningful contribution to the knowledge base.
Justification for Equal Applicability
Academic Rigor and Expectations: Both fields require a critical appraisal of existing work to ensure scholarly rigor. The systematic placement of literature review components by chapter supports this requirement in a way that is recognized across disciplines.
Nature of Research Questions: Whether the project involves business management (MBA) or housing policy and practice (Housing Studies), the need to define concepts, justify methods, ground arguments in theory, and identify research gaps remains constant.
Disciplinary Flexibility: Though subject content varies, the underlying structure—introduction, literature context, methods, results, and discussion—is a universal template recommended by universities for social science, business, and policy dissertations alike.
Discipline-Specific Considerations
While the overall structure applies equally, there may be minor adjustments in emphasis:
MBA Dissertations: Might prioritize business or management theories and emphasize applied strategies, executive summaries, and recommendations for practice. Case study methods and practical implications often take center stage.
Housing Studies Dissertations: Might place greater weight on policy context, socio-political theories, or spatial analysis. Ethical considerations, as well as the implications for vulnerable populations or community engagement, may be highlighted.
Despite these nuances, the fundamental framework discussed is both appropriate and academically robust for each discipline."
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