A literature review examines primary resources (that is, previously published reports of original research) and evaluates the relationship between the resources and the focus of paper. Literature review

Shows the author’s credibility as a knowledgeable source on the topic – Situates the research within the field – Acknowledges previous contributions and demonstrates awareness of those publications Has an introduction, sections, and a conclusion Demonstrates agreements, disagreements, and other relationships between published research in the field The Literature Review

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