How to write Literature Review using Qualitative Analysis Technique

Many times trying to write a literature review that synthesizes current and past scholarship seems like trying to eat soup with a knife. Most academic writing is terrible, so if you think the problem is you, it's not. 

One way to create order out of chaos and overcome the problem of bad writing in journals is to use the qualitative analysis technique of edge coding.

 Whether in print or digital form, place notes along the edges of the text as you read. Use key words that represent major ideas or themes being discussed. 

Interact with the text and write your thoughts right there in the margin. 

You can then organize your coded notes using Excel and create concept maps that show relatedness of concepts with scholars and even show the existence of communities of scholars via concepts they all use. 

This method can be tedious, I know, but you really do begin to construct a coherent picture of the domain of scholarship under question by using this method. 

An added benefit is that sometimes you can even use the concept map or (a portion of) the Excel table in your write up. Give it a try!

source:
Marcus Griffin, Doctorate Support Group

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Disability in Islam Perspective

Volunteerism / Welfare

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَمِلُواْ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ وَأَخۡبَتُوٓاْ إِلَىٰ رَبِّہِمۡ أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ أَصۡحَـٰبُ ٱلۡجَنَّةِ‌ۖ هُمۡ فِيہَا خَـٰلِدُونَ (٢٣

 Verily those who believed and worked righteous works and humbled themselves before their Lord--they shall be the fellows of the Garden: therein they shall be abiders. (Hud 12:23)

Journal Log

Thesis Log

EXAMINATION OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN IN KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS OF THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM: ELDERLY COTTAGE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

TITLE	EXAMINATION OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN IN KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS OF THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM: ELDERLY COTTAGE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
AUTHOR	Jeannette Steeves
YEAR	2005
TYPE OF THESIS	PhD
DISCIPLINE	Housing, Interior Design, and Resource Management
URL	http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.psz.utm.my/docview/305407225/fulltextPDF /13B1CB88E931D8ECA60/7?accountid=41678
ACCESS DATE	20 Dec 2012
FULL PAPER	FOUND
INSTITUTION	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
KEYWORDS	Universal design, housing for the Aging, America, housing, gerontology
ABSTRACT	Appropriate housing for the aging American population is a timely topic of research in both housing and gerontology. Universal design is an innovation in housing design that is gaining interest from both industries. This research examines the effectiveness of universal design features that have been identified by experts in the field of aging, housing, and universal design as important to resident and caregiver participants of the ECHO demonstration housing program. A national survey was conducted that included all available current residents of the HUD ECHO houses and their caregivers. The relationships between age, effectiveness of universal design features, health and dependency were investigated. Quantitative results include some confounding relationships, and plausible explanations. A qualitative analysis, based on on-site and telephone interviews, and tape recordings of those interviews with residents and their caregivers, as well as architectural drawings, observation, and photographs of the ECHO houses provided additional details. The qualitative approach indicated that many of the universal design features recommended by the experts consulted satisfactorily met the needs of residents and/or their caregivers. It also revealed, however that some features were not considered important by residents and caregivers, some were not reported as present (when they were documented by the researcher as present), and at least one HUD-specified universal design feature was not provided by ECHO houses. Another aspect of the qualitative perspective addressed the health of the residents. Health characteristics are presented in the context of their effect on dependency. Phase II dependency task information was compared to that reported in phase I, and improvement and decline was noted. Conclusions, and Implications that elaborate on findings, and future research is recommended for taking this research to the next level.

Cultural Heritage Across Borders: Inclusive Tourism and barrier-Free Design in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region

TITLE	Cultural Heritage Across Borders: Inclusive Tourism and barrier-Free Design in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region
AUTHOR	Budsakayt INTARAPASAN
YEAR	2009
TYPE OF THESIS	PhD
DISCIPLINE	Architecture Heritage Management & Tourism
URL	http://www.thapra.lib.su.ac.th/objects/thesis/fulltext/thapra/ Budsakayt_Intarapasan_Doctor/fulltext.pdf
ACCESS DATE	14 Dec 2012
FULL PAPER	FOUND
INSTITUTION	Silpakorn University
KEYWORDS	Greater Mekong Sub-Region, Cultural heritage, Cross Borders, Inclusive Tourism, Barrier-Free Design, People with Disability
ABSTRACT	This paper will using regional the Greater Mekong Sub-Region case studies, highlight gaps in current regional heritage practices in respect of : heritage and development of heritage trails, revenue, the anchoring of tourist revenue, and development of the public consciousness of history. This paper describes cultural heritage tourism, according to the travelling to experience places and activities that authentically represent stories and people of the past and present. Inclusive Tourism is a global movement to ensure full social participation of all people with disabilities in travel, citizenships and cultural contribution and in the process, to assure the same for everyone else, writes Dr. Scott Rains. The discussion issues related accessible tourism to cultural heritage places to identify existing barriers as well as assessment and solutions approach to promote cultural-heritage-inclusive tourism and barrier free design. More important access increases the potential to enable people with disabilities to take part in almost any area of life, and to be aware of the impact and business opportunities that accessible tourism introduces. The forthcoming process of demographic ageing will lead to a growing number of tourists with needs for more accessibility and higher service quality also in tourism. The result of this study will provide guidelines on better practices of community engagement, community participation and community resource development in respect of the culturally appropriate management of heritage. In conclusion, good design improves accessibility for all users who may benefit from tourism services without discriminating factors. To ensure balanced recognition of the users’ interest, conservation planning is deemed necessary to eliminate disabled access. Access for all heritage areas is provided equally to all types of user who want to enjoy and appreciate leisure in a friendly environment depicting distinctive traditions. Universal design which offers equal accessibility to all types of user aims to upgrade heritage places and raise awareness on the significance and value of cultural heritage as well as inclusive travel and leisure holidays at an international level.

Accessibility for wheelchair users in public parks : a comparison between Adelaide and Kuantan

TITLE	Accessibility for wheelchair users in public parks : a comparison between Adelaide and Kuantan
AUTHOR	Liyana Mohamed Yusof
YEAR	2010
TYPE OF THESIS	Master  Thesis
DISCIPLINE	Architecture & design
URL	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/2724/ or http://umpir.ump.edu.my/2724/1/LIYANA_MOHAMED_YUSOF.PDF
ACCESS DATE	14 Dec 2012
FULL PAPER	FOUND, but no access to full paper
INSTITUTION	University of Adelaide, Australia
KEYWORDS	Universal Design, Housing, Malaysia, Design, Case studies
ABSTRACT	This study investigated the accessibility of wheelchairs users in public parks in Kuantan, Malaysia and Adelaide, South Australia. Anthropology of wheelchairs users locally is identified comprehensively. The investigation takes into consideration the needs and difficulties of wheelchairs users to access public parks as well as fundamental facilities required by wheelchair user in public parks. An inclusive study on Malaysian legislation, The Persons with Disabilities Act 2008,  Australian legislation, Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Malaysian Standard MS 1184:2002, Australia Standard AS 1428.1-2001 and policies and guidelines used by Majlis Perbandaran Kuantan (MPK) and Adelaide City Council (ACC) when planning for people with disabilities specifically wheelchair users is undertaken. The effectiveness of these governments documents is analysed and compared by conducting observation and documentation on accessibility in selected public parks in Kuantan and Adelaide. Esplanade Park, Kerang Park, Karrawirra-Park 12 Parade Grounds Park and Elder Park are chose to serve as case studies. Comparison on the observations and documentations conducted between these four parks found that the Australian government document is more effective when compared to Malaysian government documents. The study also found, in providing accessibility for wheelchair users in public parks, common issues such as budgets, conflicts with infrastructure, conflicts with other disabilities, natural factors, effectiveness of government documents, and lack of awareness arise in both states. However the issues in Kuantan are more critical.