Systematic Identification of Meaningful and Publishable Research Gaps
The Research Gap Identification service supports researchers who need to clearly define what is missing, underexplored, or unresolved in existing literature. We help move beyond vague statements toward precise, defensible research gaps that can support strong problem statements, objectives, and contributions.
This service focuses on evidence-based gap identification, not speculative claims.
What This Service Covers
We provide structured support for identifying and articulating research gaps, including:
- Systematic scanning of relevant literature
- Thematic and conceptual mapping of existing studies
- Identification of inconsistencies, limitations, or unexplored areas
- Differentiation between incremental and meaningful gaps
- Alignment of gaps with research objectives and questions
- Framing gaps clearly for theses, proposals, and journal manuscripts
All gaps are grounded in published evidence, not assumptions.
Who This Service Is For
This service is suitable for:
- PhD and Master’s students defining problem statements
- Researchers developing journal or proposal manuscripts
- Authors struggling to articulate novelty or contribution
- Academics revising introductions after reviewer feedback
- Early-stage researchers refining research direction
Our Approach
A research gap must be specific, justified, and defensible.
- 🔍 Literature-driven, not opinion-driven analysis
- 🧠 Clear distinction between gaps, limitations, and future work
- 📄 No exaggerated novelty claims
- 🔒 Strict confidentiality — research ideas and drafts are handled securely
We do not invent gaps or overstate originality.
Deliverables You Can Expect
- Clearly articulated research gaps
- Supporting evidence from existing literature
- Improved problem statement and research justification
- Guidance on positioning contribution
- Optional integration with literature review or proposal writing
Unsure Whether Your Gap Is Strong Enough?
If you’re uncertain whether your proposed research gap is defensible, we can review your literature base and advise.
Email us directly 📩
support@liftmypaper.in
Lift my Paper Team