A literature review is a review of the literature and research concerning a particular topic. It focuses on reviewing several sources, identifies strengths in research, and identifies gaps in knowledge on the topic. You will need to compare and contrast the literature.
It will focus on recent publications, act as a basis for other research topics, identifies how your research/projects fit into the literature, identify key points, methods, and conclusions of the literature.
The Introduction
The Body
- history of the topic, current trends, and findings, current attitudes to the topic.
Conclusion
This is a summary of the key points you have identified throughout your literature review.