Will it be ideal and acceptable to repeat literature used in a research background also under the literature review section?

It is generally not necessary to repeat literature that has already been cited in the background section of a research paper in the literature review section. The purpose of the background section is to provide context and introduce the research problem, while the literature review section is where you provide a comprehensive overview and analysis of the existing literature related to your research topic.

However, if a particular citation is particularly relevant to your analysis and discussion in the literature review section, it is acceptable to include it again and provide additional commentary on its significance. In this case, it is important to clearly explain why you are repeating the citation and how it relates to your overall argument and discussion in the literature review.

It is also important to ensure that all citations are included in the reference list at the end of the paper, regardless of whether they are cited in the background or literature review sections.

Len Leonid Mizrah

Dear Enoch KABINAA Suglo,

Below is a good advice/rule as to how to act in such situations:

In a research paper or thesis, it is generally not ideal to directly repeat the same content from the background section in the literature review section. The background section and the literature review section serve different purposes, even though they are related. Here's how they differ:

Background Section: The background section provides context and introduces the reader to the broader topic of your research. It might include a brief overview of the field, historical developments, key concepts, and any relevant foundational information. While you might touch on relevant literature in this section, the primary goal is to provide necessary background information to understand your research.

Literature Review Section: The literature review is a more in-depth exploration and analysis of the existing research and literature that directly relates to your research question or hypothesis. It involves summarizing and critically evaluating relevant studies, identifying gaps in the current knowledge, and demonstrating how your research fits into the existing body of work. The literature review highlights what has been done before, what has been discovered, and where there are areas for further investigation.

Instead of repeating the same content, you should aim to build upon the background section by delving deeper into the literature in the literature review section. Here's how you can do that:

Summarize and Synthesize: In the literature review, you can summarize the key findings and methodologies of relevant studies from the background section. However, your focus should be on synthesizing these studies to draw connections, contrasts, and patterns between different pieces of research.

Critical Analysis: Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the previous research. Discuss any limitations, inconsistencies, or gaps you've identified in the existing literature. This will help to establish the rationale for your own research.

Highlight Relevant Studies: Highlight the studies that are directly related to your research question and objectives. Explain how each study contributes to the overall understanding of your topic and its relevance to your own work.

Show Progression: If possible, show how the research has evolved over time. If there have been changes in perspectives, methodologies, or trends, discuss those changes in the context of your research question.

Identify Gaps: Clearly identify the gaps or unanswered questions in the literature that your research aims to address. Explain why these gaps are significant and how your research will contribute to filling them.

Remember that the literature review should be a comprehensive and critical examination of existing research, helping to establish the importance of your own research within the context of the field. By avoiding direct repetition and focusing on synthesis and analysis, you create a more engaging and informative literature review that adds value to your overall research.

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