A literature review summarizes, interprets, and critically evaluates existing “literature” (or published material) in order to establish current knowledge of a subject. The purpose for doing so relates to ongoing research to develop that knowledge: the literature review may resolve a controversy, establish the need for additional research, and/or define a topic of inquiry. The purpose of a literature review
A literature review summarizes, interprets, and critically evaluates existing “literature” (or published material) in order to establis...