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When reviewing the literature and different types of evidence, there are often gaps in the findings. Are such gaps a help or a hindrance when wanting to create a change?
When performing research, all questions should have further investigations. “As with all research, formulating questions that need further investigation and being able to identify gaps in the literature must be approached with research”, (“Identifying Gaps”, n.d.). Sometimes gaps are a help if further research information can be found on the topic. Gaps can be a hindrance if there is no further research information found. “Once you have outlined the gaps in the literature point them out with their flaws making sure that you outline pertinent issues for future study”, (“Identifying Gaps”, n.d.).
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Identifying Gaps. (n.d.). Retrieved from: http://www.literaturereviewof.com/identifying-gaps.


As with all research, formulating questions that need further investigation and being able to identify gaps in the literature must be approached with research. Identifying and selecting relevant information sources from which you will find the literature you need will mean looking at books in the library, catalogues, databases and on the Internet.
Once you have decided what area you want to target and you have found appropriate sources to research you will need to interpret the results. Evaluate the information you have gathered carefully and if necessary modify your search. In this instance you are looking specifically for gaps in the research where you can make your mark by suggesting ways forward or theories of your own, or merely just point out that research is incomplete in any given area. Once you have outlined the gaps in the literature point them out with their flaws making sure that you outline pertinent issues for future study. Although pointing out the gaps in the literature may show that you have looked thoroughly at the area of study your own interpretation and suggestion on how...

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