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Original Articles

An interactive model for facilitating development of literature reviews

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Pages 159-182 | Received 15 Feb 2009, Accepted 27 Jul 2009, Published online: 17 Dec 2014
 

Abstract

In this paper, we present a meta-framework – comprising several frameworks, models, and theories, as well as multiple research approaches – which we call an interactive literature review process (ILRP) that can be used by advisors (e.g., instructors of research methods, thesis/dissertation advisors, and mentors). Built upon the principles of Vygotsky’s (1978) theory of social development, and utilizing Kuhlthau’s (2004) information search process model and Onwuegbuzie, Leech, and Collins’ (2008) framework for debriefing the researcher, the ILRP contains nine stages that detail the progression from topic selection to the completion of a written literature review to the evaluation of the literature review process and product(s). A key mechanism in the ILRP is the series of interactive consultations, which is facilitated by the advisor and occurs during each phase of the process.

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