Chapter 4

Review of Literature

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this chapter the learner will be able to:

Define literature review

Recognize the importance of literature review in research

Determine the purposes of literature review

Recognize the relationship between literature review and research process

Appreciate the various skills required for literature review

Identify various sources for literature review

Discuss the process of literature review

Critique the literature review section of research articles

Follow ethical considerations for literature review

INTRODUCTION

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