How to Write a Research Gap: A Step-by-Step Guide with Examples

This resource provides a comprehensive guide on how to write a research gap in academic research. It explains the concept of research gap analysis, outlines a step-by-step approach to identifying literature gaps, and presents practical examples to help researchers develop original, significant, and publishable studies. The guide is particularly useful for PhD scholars, postgraduate students, and academic researchers seeking to strengthen research proposals, theses, dissertations, and journal manuscripts.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-06-12
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20667058
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How to Write a Research Gap: A Step-by-Step Guide with Examples

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How to Write a Research Gap: A Step-by-Step Guide with Examples

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This resource provides a comprehensive guide on how to write a research gap in academic research. It explains the concept of research gap analysis, outlines a step-by-step approach to identifying literature gaps, and presents practical examples to help researchers develop original, significant, and publishable studies. The guide is particularly useful for PhD scholars, postgraduate students, and academic researchers seeking to strengthen research proposals, theses, dissertations, and journal manuscripts.

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