Review of Literature's – A Guide for Upcoming Researchers

College of Economics and Business Administration

Review of Literature's – A Guide for Upcoming Researchers

The Department of Economics and Business Administration, College of Economics and Business Administration, University of Technology and Applied Sciences – Ibra, organized an insightful Guest Lecture on “Review of Literature's – A Guide for Upcoming Researchers” on 29th September 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

The session was conducted by Dr. Sangeetha Natarajan Senior Lecturer, College of Economics and Business Administration, University of Technology and Applied Sciences – Nizwa, who shared her expertise on the importance and techniques of conducting a systematic review of literature in research.

Dr. Sangeetha highlighted the role of literature review in identifying research gaps, framing objectives, and strengthening the theoretical foundation of a study. She explained different methods of reviewing literature, including thematic, chronological, and methodological approaches, and emphasized the significance of critical analysis over mere summarization.

The lecture was attended by students of the Advanced Diploma level enrolled in the Research Methodology course, who gained valuable insights into applying these concepts to their academic projects. The session was highly interactive, with students and faculty members engaging in discussions and clarifying doubts regarding citation, referencing styles, and the effective use of digital databases. The practical tips shared by the speaker proved particularly useful for undergraduate students preparing their research projects.

The guest lecture concluded with an engaging Q&A session, leaving the participants more confident in approaching the literature review process systematically and effectively.