Why write a literature review?
The purpose of a literature review is for you to take a critical look at the literature (facts and views) that already exists in the area you are researching. A literature review is not a shopping list of everything that exists, but a critical analysis that shows an evaluation of the existing literature and a relationship between the different works. It demonstrates the relevance of the research. Literature can include books, journal articles, internet (electronic journals), newspapers, magazines, theses and dissertations, conference proceedings, reports, and documentaries. What should you write? the accepted facts in the area the popular opinion the main variables the relationship between concepts and variables shortcomings in the existing findings limitations in the methods used in the existing findings the relevance of your research suggestions for further research in the area. Layout Make your literature review have an academic and professional appearance. Here are some points to m
