Q. How do I write an Literature Review?
Answer
The aim of a literature review is to critically assess a wide range of published work on a specific academic topic. The main steps to achieve this are:-
- Decide a topic and know the area you want to research
- Search for a wide range of academic sources and decide what you need to read
- Find relevant sections to answer specific questions
- Group your research into sub topics
- Finalise the structure
- Write the review, ensuring that you support all your statements with effective evidence which is accurately cited and referenced
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