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Literature Reviews

What is a literature review?

The aim of a literature review is to show "that the writer has studied existing work in the field with insight." It is not enough merely to show what others in your field have discovered. You need to view the work of others with insight, to review it critically. An effective review analyses and synthesizes material, and it should meet the following requirements. . .  more. . .  Guide to lit reviews from the University of Melbourne

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