ED673: Research for School Counselors (Vidal)

Question(s) the researcher is trying to answer

Reasons why it is important to answer the question(s)

Review of the relevant literature to explain what is already understood or has already been studied on this topic

Research method used in this study

Results of this study

Conclusions that can be made based on the results of this study

Any limitations of this study

Recommendations of possible areas for additional research

References

Systematic literature review is a method of identifying and evaluating all of the relevant literature on a particular topic. The aim of systematic literature reviews is to identify the current state of research on a particular topic, to identify gaps in the research, and to create a summary of the current evidence. These can springboard new studies.

Even after a thorough search, you may not be able to find many articles on your specific topic.  It is possible that your exact topic has not yet been studied.  However, other studies related to your topic can be used and can help in designing your study.