Literature Review Layout
Follow this layout for a clear and organized literature review:
I. Introduction
- Define the topic under consideration, which may be argumentative or descriptive.
- Outline the scope of the literature being reviewed.
- State general findings and comment on the availability of sources in the subject area.
- Avoid providing conclusions in this section.
II. Main Body
- Organize sources thematically or chronologically to structure the review.
- Critically summarize each work, evaluating its methodology, premise, and conclusions.
- Address any omissions, inconsistencies, or errors in the literature.
- Use logical transitions and connections to tie sources together.
III. Conclusion
- Summarize the key findings from the review in general terms.
- Identify commonalities or discrepancies between works, regardless of whether they are favorable or not.
- Justify the proposal or thesis based on the findings from the literature review.
IV. References
- Ensure that all sources are cited correctly and completely.
- Include full citations as per the required citation style.