what is a preliminary study
Preliminary study is an initial exploration of issues related to a proposed quality review or evaluation. explanatory context. Preliminary studies do not happen in all systems but they may be used to identify key features to be addressed in a quality process.
The purpose of preliminary research. 1. It helps you to narrow your topic by finding out how much information is out there and, therefore, what is do-able within the page-limits you have been assigned. 2. It helps you get an idea of which specific aspects of your topic you will want to do more detailed reading about.