“If I have seen further than others, it is because I stood on the shoulders of giants.” (Isaac Newton)
The literature review (small l, small r) in action research is a process that should not be confined to the gathering of information that will provide an
introduction to the research project. Rather, the literature review should inform all stages of the research process. As your reading continues
throughout the project and new perspectives on your area of research are offered, you may consider redirecting your research and the manner in
which it is conducted.
The Literature Review (capital L, capital R), is a product of the literature review process and forms part of the final written research report. Within
this report the Literature Review provides a context for the research, giving it a foundation and validation.
·highlight an issue that needs addressing or suggest an enhancement to current practice;
For a couple of short and very readable articles, you might like to have a look at these published by the Scottish Council for Research Centre at the University of Glasgow. A click around their link to Current projects might also be useful.