Literature Review Joins Forces with Exercise Shoe Selection
Key Terms: The following terms will be used in the following illustration of a young lady’s pursuit of the perfect pair of exercise shoes.
Avid: urgently eager, characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit Runner: one that runs Run: an act or the action of running: continued rapid movement Cyclist: one who rides a cycle Cycle: bicycle Shoes: an outer covering for a human foot typically having a thick or stiff sole with an attached heel and an upper part of lighter material Running Shoe: lots of shock resistance in heels, arch support, low cut, lightweight, perfect for forward motion. Timing Chip: a device attached to the ankle of race participants to track the time it takes to complete the race. Transition Station: location where Duathlon participants keep bikes while they are running. Duathlon: three part run with two different exercises (1.5 mile run, 7.5 mile bike ride, 1.5 mile run)
According to Creswell and Yin a good literature review includes a list of terms along with their definitions. This is done so that those who are viewing this review can understand all of the terms used. As a researcher it is important to inform the reader how you will use the key terms within the review. It’s an early Saturday morning when an avid runner and cyclist enters the doors of East Hills Mall. She has been given strict orders to locate and purchase the perfect pair of shoes to wear in the upcoming Duathlon. As it is important for the researcher to locate literature by visiting numerous databases and searching online, it is important for the avid runner and cyclist to do the same when shopping for a pair of shoes. This is done by demonstrating that you have reviewed and have gained a deep understanding of the literature. For the past few weeks this avid runner and cyclist has visited many internet resources and talked to many runners and cyclists to learn what the “perfect shoe” would be for her Duathlon. She has even tried on several pairs of shoes and compared different brands of running shoes in the areas of price, comfort and durability. After her extensive review, her focus is directed towards Lady Footlocker. Like the avid runner and cyclist, the researcher must attempt to locate works that are peer-reviewed and to set up and appointment to meet with a reference or research librarian to help in the search. Once literature has been identified a researcher must evaluate with a critical eye. What are the pros and cons of the work that has already been done? Does this literature support your quest or is their a gap which you could fill with ideas and research? It is extremely important to find literature that supports both sides of your argument.
The time has come to enter Lady Footlocker and for focus to be channeled towards the running shoe section of the store. There are many choices of shoes which line the wall. There are many colors, brands and flashy shoes which are prospects for her to purchase. What has the literature and research she has done told her, to focus shopping for the shoe that #1 fits the budget, #2 is comfortable and #3 lightweight. According to Creswell a researcher must categorize (Research, Pros, Cons and Theoretical) literature found into specific themes. The researcher must keep in mind the themes within their research and topic as well as similarities and differences and what will the categorizing add to their research? Will there be uniqueness? She has now focused her attention to the shoes that fit the previously mentioned criteria. Once the shoes have been identified, she begins to evaluate and sort them according to price, comfort and if they are lightweight or not. Those shoes that do not meet those criteria are immediately placed back on onto the wall. After much contemplation, she is able to select the “perfect shoe”. At this point this runner/cyclist is not able to write a review of her most recent purchase. Please look forward to her review following her race on April 3rd. Researchers must write a review which highlights the rationale for the study, the themes identified within the literature, the critique of the research already completed, and any holes on the topic which have been identified on this topic and to demonstrate the significance of your research. A summary must be prepared for each theme as well as a justification of the importance of your research. Finally, the literature review must have an annotated bibliography. Literature reviews are significant in research because if done completely and diligently, your research will prove to be convincing to those who may read and consider learning more about your topic. Without the literature review your research appears to lack thought, planning and that the issue is important to be studied.
Seven days, 5 hours and 36 minutes have elapsed since the avid runner and cyclist completed her first Duathlon. Did the recently purchased shoes prove to be as exemplary as the sales person at Lady Footlocker promoted? Did the Duathlon experience exceed her expectations and experiences from previous races? Yin states that exemplary literature reviews mush go above and beyond the standard expectations and distinguish researchers as respected members of their particular field. The literature review in order to be deemed exemplary must be significant, complete, consider literature which supports the pros and cons of their research topic, display sufficient evidence for the pros and the cons and must be composed in an engaging manner. The Duathlon is over and as a race participant the avid runner and cyclist must review her experience. Was the experience exemplary? Did it exceed her expectations and other race experiences? As she pulled in the parking lot of the race location event organizers greeted her and politely directed her as to where to check-in, pick up her timing chip and where to put her bike in the transition station. Wow! The event organizer really went above and beyond other race event organizers have done in previous races. The event organizer was extremely organized, complete and showed great support for this particular participant in the Duathlon. Exemplary literature reviews have general public interest and address issues of national importance. Very similarly to this, Duathlons must maintain high appeal, satisfaction and popularity in order to take place year after year. Like the literature review, the Duathlon must interest the general fitness minded individuals and address the importance of providing the opportunity for those who are competitive, love running and cycling prove themselves and showcase their training efforts. Completion of a literature review is determined when boundaries of a literature review are set, relevant information is meticulously collected, and the review of literature is conducted in a timely manner. An exemplary Duathlon must also meet high ranking standards and take place at the ideal race location (one with flat surfaces, gradual hills and eye catching scenery). Exemplary status is achieved in order to maintain an acceptable number of face participants, for the MaxTrax company to maintain their reputation with members.
When constructing a literature review, researchers must present rival perspectives by differentiating between the literature that supports their research topic as well as opposes their research topic. An exemplary Duathlon event organizer must conduct their planning in a similar manner. The Duathlon event organizer must consider the pro-athlete as well as those such as this participant who merely and avid runner and cyclist. Consideration needs to be given to the organization and layout of the event. Is the registration set up in a way that all participants are able to prepare for the race? Does the course provide enough of a challenge for the pro-athlete and is it suitable for the avid runner and cyclist? Competition between these rivals encourages an exemplary product. Sufficient evidence is required so that the audience can reach an unbiased judgment regarding the reviewed literature. Competing in a variety of races allows this avid runner and cyclist to form her own judgment about the Duathlon. Engaging the reader of the literature review involves writing in a clear, precise manner. This includes knowing who your audience is and inspiring them to read the entire literature review. This is exactly how a race participant becomes enticed to participate in future Duathlons and events put on by the MaxTrax company. Well organized events, participant friendly course designs and appealing post-race activities entice athletes to continue their participation. A satisfied Duathlon participant and person who reviews a researchers exemplary literature review are very similar. The Duathlon participant will continue to participate in these events when the event organizers go above and beyond the standard race. Like the person who reviews literature will continue to support research done when the researcher goes above and beyond a simple and standard literature review.
Little Red Riding Hood was getting ready to head out on a very important journey. Her grandmother was ill and it was going to be Riding Hood’s job to deliver homemade chicken noodle soup to her. There was much learning to be done, her mother told her, before she could leave for Grandmother Lit Review’s house. Riding Hood would have to follow the right process. “Step one,” her mother said, “is to identify the key terms. You have to know the difference between an oak and a maple tree if you’re going to make it through the forest.”
Riding Hood’s mother pointed to a stack of books. “There will be something in there that can help you,” her mother told her. “Only after you have looked through those will I let you get on the Internet to do research.”
Riding Hood thought about the key terms she would need to make it through the forest. Obviously, it was important to know about trees and the different types. What other terms would be important? She started with a working title: Little Red Riding Hood’s Journey Through the Forest. Then she posed a short, general question she wanted answered. What is the best way through the forest to Grandmother’s house?
Now Riding Hood had to locate the literature that was relevant to her journey. There were books about all sorts of topics! How would she ever decide which ones would help her? Located in the stack of books, she saw many different types. There were encyclopedias and dictionaries. There were even handbooks and journals. This seemed as if it was going to be a daunting task! But Riding Hood continued on, dedicated to her desire to get the soup to her ill grandmother.
Most certainly, she would have to critically evaluate and select the literature that would be necessary to get to her destination! First, she looked for what appeared to be good, accurate sources that were relevant to her journey.
She started organizing the literature. It was soon evident that there were some books that would not be helpful. For example, books about creatures of the ocean would not help Riding Hood make it through a forest. But there were other books that she realized would be useful. There were books about forest animals and wild flowers. She put those in the stack to look at again. Then she found a book about trees. This one would help her learn the differences among the different types of trees. She found maps of the forest, but none of them specifically pinpointed her grandmother’s house. Therefore, there was a gap in the information that Riding Hood would have to fill in on her own.
After she convinced her mother that she had thoroughly investigated the stack of information, Riding Hood was allowed to get on the Internet. By now, she had narrowed her search and was able to more quickly identify the information that would be helpful. She carefully took notes as she read. Riding Hood looked through the stack of books she had set aside as important and began taking notes on these as well.
Finally, Riding Hood was ready to begin writing (directions to) Grandmother Literature Review’s house! She began writing an actual written summary. She made sure to use an appropriate style. (Mother became upset if Riding Hood wrote in a sloppy manner!) Riding Hood was careful to use specific writing strategies that related to the extent of her review, the type of review, and the concluding statements in her review. She even included references at the end of the review, mostly to prove to her mother that she had actually read all this information.
When she was finished, Riding Hood showed her review to her mother. Mother was pleased. “Do you see why a literature review is so important? You can’t just take off to Grandmother’s house without being prepared! By doing this literature review, you have convinced me that you know your forest topic and can summarize it. You also found that if you make your own map during this trip you can add to the existing literature. This provided evidence to me that letting you make the journey to Grandmother’s house is necessary. You have even built your research skills! Now you are ready to take the soup to Grandmother.”
Little Red Riding Hood quickly threw on the red cape that she is famous for and took off to visit her grandmother. With all the information she’d gathered before starting her journey, Riding Hood made it easily through the forest.
Grandmother was so happy to see her and thankfully enjoyed the soup. “How on Earth did you make it here all by yourself?” Grandmother asked Riding Hood. “It was a breeze with the help of my exemplary literature review,” replied a smiling Riding Hood.
Ann Dotson
ReplyDeleteJournal 4
April 10, 2010
Literature Review Joins Forces with Exercise Shoe Selection
Key Terms: The following terms will be used in the following illustration of a young lady’s pursuit of the perfect pair of exercise shoes.
Avid: urgently eager, characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit
Runner: one that runs
Run: an act or the action of running: continued rapid movement
Cyclist: one who rides a cycle
Cycle: bicycle
Shoes: an outer covering for a human foot typically having a thick or stiff sole with an
attached heel and an upper part of lighter material
Running Shoe: lots of shock resistance in heels, arch support, low cut, lightweight,
perfect for forward motion.
Timing Chip: a device attached to the ankle of race participants to track the time it takes
to complete the race.
Transition Station: location where Duathlon participants keep bikes while they are
running.
Duathlon: three part run with two different exercises (1.5 mile run, 7.5 mile bike ride,
1.5 mile run)
According to Creswell and Yin a good literature review includes a list of terms along with their definitions. This is done so that those who are viewing this review can understand all of the terms used. As a researcher it is important to inform the reader how you will use the key terms within the review.
It’s an early Saturday morning when an avid runner and cyclist enters the doors of East Hills Mall. She has been given strict orders to locate and purchase the perfect pair of shoes to wear in the upcoming Duathlon. As it is important for the researcher to locate literature by visiting numerous databases and searching online, it is important for the avid runner and cyclist to do the same when shopping for a pair of shoes. This is done by demonstrating that you have reviewed and have gained a deep understanding of the literature. For the past few weeks this avid runner and cyclist has visited many internet resources and talked to many runners and cyclists to learn what the “perfect shoe” would be for her Duathlon. She has even tried on several pairs of shoes and compared different brands of running shoes in the areas of price, comfort and durability. After her extensive review, her focus is directed towards Lady Footlocker.
Like the avid runner and cyclist, the researcher must attempt to locate works that are peer-reviewed and to set up and appointment to meet with a reference or research librarian to help in the search. Once literature has been identified a researcher must evaluate with a critical eye. What are the pros and cons of the work that has already been done? Does this literature support your quest or is their a gap which you could fill with ideas and research? It is extremely important to find literature that supports both sides of your argument.
The time has come to enter Lady Footlocker and for focus to be channeled towards the running shoe section of the store. There are many choices of shoes which line the wall. There are many colors, brands and flashy shoes which are prospects for her to purchase. What has the literature and research she has done told her, to focus shopping for the shoe that #1 fits the budget, #2 is comfortable and #3 lightweight.
ReplyDeleteAccording to Creswell a researcher must categorize (Research, Pros, Cons and Theoretical) literature found into specific themes. The researcher must keep in mind the themes within their research and topic as well as similarities and differences and what will the categorizing add to their research? Will there be uniqueness?
She has now focused her attention to the shoes that fit the previously mentioned criteria. Once the shoes have been identified, she begins to evaluate and sort them according to price, comfort and if they are lightweight or not. Those shoes that do not meet those criteria are immediately placed back on onto the wall. After much contemplation, she is able to select the “perfect shoe”. At this point this runner/cyclist is not able to write a review of her most recent purchase. Please look forward to her review following her race on April 3rd.
Researchers must write a review which highlights the rationale for the study, the themes identified within the literature, the critique of the research already completed, and any holes on the topic which have been identified on this topic and to demonstrate the significance of your research. A summary must be prepared for each theme as well as a justification of the importance of your research. Finally, the literature review must have an annotated bibliography.
Literature reviews are significant in research because if done completely and diligently, your research will prove to be convincing to those who may read and consider learning more about your topic. Without the literature review your research appears to lack thought, planning and that the issue is important to be studied.
An Exemplary Literature Review/Duathlon Results
ReplyDeleteSeven days, 5 hours and 36 minutes have elapsed since the avid runner and cyclist completed her first Duathlon. Did the recently purchased shoes prove to be as exemplary as the sales person at Lady Footlocker promoted? Did the Duathlon experience exceed her expectations and experiences from previous races?
Yin states that exemplary literature reviews mush go above and beyond the standard expectations and distinguish researchers as respected members of their particular field. The literature review in order to be deemed exemplary must be significant, complete, consider literature which supports the pros and cons of their research topic, display sufficient evidence for the pros and the cons and must be composed in an engaging manner.
The Duathlon is over and as a race participant the avid runner and cyclist must review her experience. Was the experience exemplary? Did it exceed her expectations and other race experiences? As she pulled in the parking lot of the race location event organizers greeted her and politely directed her as to where to check-in, pick up her timing chip and where to put her bike in the transition station. Wow! The event organizer really went above and beyond other race event organizers have done in previous races. The event organizer was extremely organized, complete and showed great support for this particular participant in the Duathlon.
Exemplary literature reviews have general public interest and address issues of national importance. Very similarly to this, Duathlons must maintain high appeal, satisfaction and popularity in order to take place year after year. Like the literature review, the Duathlon must interest the general fitness minded individuals and address the importance of providing the opportunity for those who are competitive, love running and cycling prove themselves and showcase their training efforts.
Completion of a literature review is determined when boundaries of a literature review are set, relevant information is meticulously collected, and the review of literature is conducted in a timely manner. An exemplary Duathlon must also meet high ranking standards and take place at the ideal race location (one with flat surfaces, gradual hills and eye catching scenery). Exemplary status is achieved in order to maintain an acceptable number of face participants, for the MaxTrax company to maintain their reputation with members.
When constructing a literature review, researchers must present rival perspectives by differentiating between the literature that supports their research topic as well as opposes their research topic. An exemplary Duathlon event organizer must conduct their planning in a similar manner. The Duathlon event organizer must consider the pro-athlete as well as those such as this participant who merely and avid runner and cyclist. Consideration needs to be given to the organization and layout of the event. Is the registration set up in a way that all participants are able to prepare for the race? Does the course provide enough of a challenge for the pro-athlete and is it suitable for the avid runner and cyclist?
ReplyDeleteCompetition between these rivals encourages an exemplary product. Sufficient evidence is required so that the audience can reach an unbiased judgment regarding the reviewed literature. Competing in a variety of races allows this avid runner and cyclist to form her own judgment about the Duathlon. Engaging the reader of the literature review involves writing in a clear, precise manner. This includes knowing who your audience is and inspiring them to read the entire literature review. This is exactly how a race participant becomes enticed to participate in future Duathlons and events put on by the MaxTrax company. Well organized events, participant friendly course designs and appealing post-race activities entice athletes to continue their participation.
A satisfied Duathlon participant and person who reviews a researchers exemplary literature review are very similar. The Duathlon participant will continue to participate in these events when the event organizers go above and beyond the standard race. Like the person who reviews literature will continue to support research done when the researcher goes above and beyond a simple and standard literature review.
Journal 3/4
ReplyDeleteGrandmother Lit Review
Little Red Riding Hood was getting ready to head out on a very important journey. Her grandmother was ill and it was going to be Riding Hood’s job to deliver homemade chicken noodle soup to her. There was much learning to be done, her mother told her, before she could leave for Grandmother Lit Review’s house. Riding Hood would have to follow the right process. “Step one,” her mother said, “is to identify the key terms. You have to know the difference between an oak and a maple tree if you’re going to make it through the forest.”
Riding Hood’s mother pointed to a stack of books. “There will be something in there that can help you,” her mother told her. “Only after you have looked through those will I let you get on the Internet to do research.”
Riding Hood thought about the key terms she would need to make it through the forest. Obviously, it was important to know about trees and the different types. What other terms would be important? She started with a working title: Little Red Riding Hood’s Journey Through the Forest. Then she posed a short, general question she wanted answered. What is the best way through the forest to Grandmother’s house?
Now Riding Hood had to locate the literature that was relevant to her journey. There were books about all sorts of topics! How would she ever decide which ones would help her? Located in the stack of books, she saw many different types. There were encyclopedias and dictionaries. There were even handbooks and journals. This seemed as if it was going to be a daunting task! But Riding Hood continued on, dedicated to her desire to get the soup to her ill grandmother.
Most certainly, she would have to critically evaluate and select the literature that would be necessary to get to her destination! First, she looked for what appeared to be good, accurate sources that were relevant to her journey.
(Grandmother Lit Review, con't)
ReplyDeleteShe started organizing the literature. It was soon evident that there were some books that would not be helpful. For example, books about creatures of the ocean would not help Riding Hood make it through a forest. But there were other books that she realized would be useful. There were books about forest animals and wild flowers. She put those in the stack to look at again. Then she found a book about trees. This one would help her learn the differences among the different types of trees. She found maps of the forest, but none of them specifically pinpointed her grandmother’s house. Therefore, there was a gap in the information that Riding Hood would have to fill in on her own.
After she convinced her mother that she had thoroughly investigated the stack of information, Riding Hood was allowed to get on the Internet. By now, she had narrowed her search and was able to more quickly identify the information that would be helpful. She carefully took notes as she read. Riding Hood looked through the stack of books she had set aside as important and began taking notes on these as well.
Finally, Riding Hood was ready to begin writing (directions to) Grandmother Literature Review’s house! She began writing an actual written summary. She made sure to use an appropriate style. (Mother became upset if Riding Hood wrote in a sloppy manner!) Riding Hood was careful to use specific writing strategies that related to the extent of her review, the type of review, and the concluding statements in her review. She even included references at the end of the review, mostly to prove to her mother that she had actually read all this information.
When she was finished, Riding Hood showed her review to her mother. Mother was pleased. “Do you see why a literature review is so important? You can’t just take off to Grandmother’s house without being prepared! By doing this literature review, you have convinced me that you know your forest topic and can summarize it. You also found that if you make your own map during this trip you can add to the existing literature. This provided evidence to me that letting you make the journey to Grandmother’s house is necessary. You have even built your research skills! Now you are ready to take the soup to Grandmother.”
Little Red Riding Hood quickly threw on the red cape that she is famous for and took off to visit her grandmother. With all the information she’d gathered before starting her journey, Riding Hood made it easily through the forest.
Grandmother was so happy to see her and thankfully enjoyed the soup. “How on Earth did you make it here all by yourself?” Grandmother asked Riding Hood. “It was a breeze with the help of my exemplary literature review,” replied a smiling Riding Hood.