Literature Review

The first phase of the literature review should be brief but give the reader enough information to understand the context of the proposed research. It may include references to previous findings and specific studies similar to the current study, and to relevant methodology.

A good literature review:

 1. includes all literature that is relevant to justifying the proposed research;

 2. does not include literature that is irrelevant to justifying the proposed research;

 3. supports undertaking the proposed research;

 4. avoids speculation and unsubstantiated statements;

 5. is critical (a critical review does not merely accept previous authors’ conclusions, but weighs them carefully, examining them on the basis of the weaknesses and strengths in the methodologies of the studies being reviewed);

 6. is organised under subheadings;

Edith Cowan University 

Faculty of Health , Engineering and Science

Here, I uploaded a mind map of Literature Review related to my research proposal. I've referred to articles with authors to support the components.