A literature review is an essential component of every research project. It requires “re-viewing” what credible scholars in the field have said, done, and found in order to help you:
- Identify what is currently known in your area of interest
- Establish an empirical/ theoretical/ foundation for your research
- Identify potential gaps in knowledge that you might fill
- Develop viable research questions and hypotheses
- Determine appropriate methodologies
- Decide upon the scope of your research
- Demonstrate the importance of your research to the field
A literature review is NOT a descriptive annotated bibliography. All works included in the review must be read, evaluated, and analyzed, and relationships between the works must also be identified and discussed.
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