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Literature Reviews - an overview

 

In the book Research Methodology, Ranjit Kumar (2011) states that the literature review:

  • "...provides a theoretical background to your study
  • ...helps you establish the links between what you are proposing to examine and what has already been studied
  • ...enables you to show how your findings [or proposed research] have contributed [or will contribute] to the existing body of knowledge in your profession."

Literature Review Process map. 1) Select a topic 2) Search the literature 3) Write the review 4) Survey the literature 5) Critique the literature 6) Develop your argument

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For a deeper understanding and best practices in researching for, and composing a literature review, check out these books. The hyperlinked ones are eBooks:

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