Research is a continuous process. He cannot avoid earlier research work. He must start with earlier work. He should note down all such research work, published in books, journals or unpublished thesis. He will get guidelines for his research from taking a review of literature. He should collect information in respect of earlier research work.

He should enlist them in the given below:

1. Author/researcher

2. Title of research /Name of book

3. Publisher

4. Year of publication

5. Objectives of his study

6. Conclusion/suggestions

Then he can compare this information with his study to show separate identity of his study. He must be honest to point out similarities and differences of his study from earlier research work.

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