Formal review of the literature/existing works on the topic includes all of the following, except: a. Summarizing and synthesizing the related literature b. Describing the procedures and methods for the proposed research study/creative project c. Framing the problem and/or gap in the literature on the proposed topic of study d. Developing context for the proposed research

b. Describing the procedures and methods for the proposed research study/creative project.

Explanation:

This is the action that would not be considered part of the formal review of the literature or the existing works on the topic. However, even though this action is not part of the formal review of the literature, it is still an important part of the process of developing a new research study or a creative project. Therefore, it is important that the researcher describes the procedures and methods that he will be using in his research.

b. Describing the procedures and methods for the proposed research study/creative project.

Explanation: Literature review in a research study involves gathering past or previous research studies on a proposed study. Reviewing existing works similar to a proposed study might be useful for the following reasons;

Separate analysis of existing works, summarizing each literature and synthesizing the literatures onto a coherent format.

Identifying areas where the literatures overlap and developing a context for the proposed research.

Description of methods and procedures to be used in a proposed research is included in the methodology or method of study section.