Lecturers' views towards the importance of research Gap in master theses: the case study of lecturers at the english department-University of Khenchela

الملخص EN

The present study was carried out to explore lecturers' views towards the importance of research gap in master theses in the department of English at the University of Khenchela.

The main objectives were to explore lecturers' views towards the importance of finding research gap in scientific research and to characterise methods used for identifying gaps in research.

Qualitative data from lecturers' interview were collected to answer the research questions.

The findings revealed that all lecturers consider finding a research gap as the most important criterion in judging the value of research as it contributes and adds quality and scientific value.

In addition, they hold that extensive reading of previous studies, recommendation and limitations of the studies' sections in theses and research articles are important predictor of research gap and contribute to the enhancing and enrichment of the scientific research.