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How to develop a literature review

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How to develop a literature review

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- Starting a literature review can be a daunting task. You might be wondering what makes a source appropriate. What foundational research needs to be included, or what if there's a monumental study out there that you miss? It's perfectly natural to feel apprehensive about taking the breadth of your field and, depending on the scope of your work, turning it into just a few pages. One thing to remember is, your interest in a topic comes with some previous knowledge, so take this as an opportunity to use what you do know to unlock what you don't. The first step to a literature review is to identify what you already know in the research. What existing studies and papers led you to start this project? Take a look at the works cited on these studies since it will lead you to other research. It's also helpful to create an annotated bibliography as you work through your literature review, so you can better remember the key points of the information you are reading. The next step is to map out…

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