Literature Review

A literature review is a critical evaluation and synthesis of existing research and scholarly articles on a particular topic or research question. It aims to summarize the current state of knowledge, identify gaps in the research, and highlight significant findings or theoretical advancements. The literature review serves several purposes, including justifying the need for new research, contextualizing the study within the existing body of work, and guiding the research design and methodology. It typically involves examining various sources such as journal articles, books, and conference papers, assessing their relevance and quality, and drawing connections between them. A well-structured literature review organizes findings thematically or methodologically and discusses the implications of the reviewed work for future research and practice.