how to conduct a literature review

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Learn how to conduct a literature review.

Burton, Suzan, and Steane, Peter. Surviving Your Thesis . London: Routledge, 2004.
“The literature review chapter in the thesis, then, justifies the proposed research by identifying trends or gaps in the literature, and, by a review of relevant studies, demonstrates that you understand the relevant literature and shows how your study will contribute to that body of knowledge.”

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http://libguides.library.nuigalway.ie/LiteratureReview
http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Literature-Review
http://guides.library.bloomu.edu/litreview