Description
Most PhD and MSc students write “there is a lack of research on this topic” as their gap statement. Their supervisor sends it back every time.
This workbook fixes that. It does not just give you a template. It builds your thinking through 4 structured modules so you understand how to identify, map and write a research gap for any topic.
What is inside:
Module 1: Understanding Research Gaps
Learn what a research gap is, why examiners care about it, and what makes a gap statement weak or strong. Practice with 8 True or False questions, 4 MCQs and fill in the blank exercises.
Module 2: The 15 Gap Types
Study all 15 types of research gaps with real examples. Match scenarios to gap types in 6 MCQs. Identify which gap type fits your own research with guided reflection questions.
Module 3: Finding Contradictions in Your Literature
Learn what contradictions look like vs simple differences. Map your own Side A and Side B using the guided exercise.
Module 4: Writing Your Literature Review Gap Section
Study what makes a gap statement strong. Write your own 3 sentence gap statement using the guided template. Verify it with a 10 point self-check checklist.
By the end you will have:
Your gap type identified and justified
Your contradictions mapped with both sides cited
Your 3 sentence gap statement written and ready to paste into your thesis
Who is this for:
MSc and PhD students who are stuck on their literature review gap section and need to build the skill, not just copy a template.
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