How to Identify Research Gaps

9 ways to identify gaps -

1. Look for inspiration in published literature
2. Find keywords and terms related to your selected topics
3. Seek help from your research advisor
4. Use digital tool to seek out popular topics or most cited research papers
   • MENDELEY
   • PUBMED
   • SCOPUS
   • PUBCRAWLER
   • ZOTERO
5. Check the websites of influential journals 'Key concept'

Reference section of the most impactful or highly cited papers is also an important resource

1. Make a note of your queries Map the question to the resource Table , Chats, Pictures and other documentation topic
2. Research each question
3. Be aware of the literature gap

Expressions of gap -

1. needed
2. key question
3. important to address

4. future areas of research

5. Read systematic reviews

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic has been far-reaching across multiple disciplines .
What aspect of my field of study I can correlate with the pandemic ``, and the research gap I can identify ?

Reference :
https://researcheracademy.elsevier.com/research-preparation/research-design/identify-research-gaps