A literature review is a critical component of any dissertation. It demonstrates your understanding of existing research and identifies gaps that your own study will address.
Purpose of a Literature Review
- Shows what is already known about your topic
- Identifies gaps, contradictions, and trends in research
- Justifies the need for your study
- Provides a theoretical framework for your work
Steps to Write a Literature Review
- Search for relevant academic sources
- Organize sources by theme or methodology
- Synthesize findings rather than summarizing each source
- Write critically, comparing and contrasting different studies
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