Until you have undertaken reading around a topic, you cannot know what is known, and what is not known on a topic, and consequently you cannot know where you should place the emphasis in your own research.

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Reading around a topic helps in understanding what has already been researched and what gaps in knowledge and understanding exist. This helps in determining where one's own research can contribute and where emphasis should be placed.

Until You Have Undertaken Reading Around a Topic, You Cannot