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SOCI 4385: Research Methods

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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

Literature Reviews
Descriptive overview of the process of writing a literature review. A light, breezy style makes it easy to read while covering the topic in-depth. Writing Center, Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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