SOCI 4385 / SWRK 4363: Research Methods: Home

What is a literature review?

A review of the literature on any given topic...

• provides an analytical overview of related scholarly publications

• notes areas of agreement, disagreement, and any gaps in related research and theory

• serves as background and a starting point for new research or analysis

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