Step 4: Identify the 5 most significant research gaps that the papers collectively acknowledge or fail to address.
Based only on the loaded papers, identify the 5 most significant research gaps that these papers collectively acknowledge, imply, or fail to address.
Sort the 5 gaps from most significant to least significant using these criteria:
[!NOTE] If fewer than 5 real gaps exist, list all that exist and explain why there are few.
| Excuse | Reality |
|---|---|
| "The papers cover everything" | No body of literature is complete. Look at limitations sections. |
| "I found 15 gaps" | Prioritize. The task asks for the 5 most significant, not all possible. |
| "This gap is obvious" | Obvious gaps still need explicit formulation. State it clearly. |