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Home Courses Multidisciplinary Research Methods for Engineers Course materials Readings 2.2.1 Introduction Desktop Research and Literature Study

2.2.1 Introduction Desktop Research and Literature Study

Course subject(s) Module 2. Phases & Methods of Scientific Research

Introduction to Desktop and Literature Study

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Identifying the related research for your project is an important starting point. Desktop research and literature reviews can be done for different purposes. Taking a traditional literature review can for example be done for a critical assessment of a theory or standing hypothesis, a conceptual review could analyze the conceptual components of a complex phenomenon or a state-of-the-art review can identify relevant research findings.

Literature analysis and desktop research help you to:

  • Identify relevant variables in your design
  • Understand recent approaches to the problem
  • Learn about the problem context and different factors having an influence
  • Learning about different theories and conceptual models considered

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