A literature review presents a systematic overview of the existing research on your topic and identifies ‘gaps’
and ‘problems’ that requires additional research to address. Follow the ‘funnel method’ approach: begin broadly
and then get more specific until to find a precise ‘gap’ or research question. This will then inform Assignment
Two, your Project Proposal.
Your literature review should be between 1500-2000 words (not including references) and include these items:
（five part that the assignment should have）
- Definition of key research area or broad question and an introduction stating why this is an important topic to
study. - A sufficient overview of the key research that has been done on this topic, including references to the most
important work. Definition of core concepts. - A logical unpacking of the literature — using subtitles — that moves from the broad theme to a more specific
gap or problem that is not addressed in the literature. - At the end of the document, propose a precise and realistic research question (this will then inform the
Project Proposal). - An adequate reference list that covers the key literature.
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