The researchers study the existing literature review of the
subject under study with the following objective:
- To ensure that they have a thorough understanding of the
subject
- To critique the findings of the previous studies conducted and
to prepare their action plan for the research
- To explore the knowledge gaps existing in the previous studies,
aiming to fulfill the gaps
- To understand the domains to be explored in their research
- To assess the previous methodologies used for the research and
finalize the methodologies that they want to use in their research
study