Abstract
This subject covers the theory and skills involved in developing a literature review at the post graduate level. At its completion, students should be thoroughly conversant with the literature of their intended area of study and understand the major theories, methodological assumptions, key concepts, issues, problems, areas of neglect, and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
The purpose of the literature review in researchRecording and classifying literatureAnalyzing and evaluating informationSynthesising themesStructuring the literature reviewExemplar literature reviewsWriting the literature review
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
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be able to articulate a specific purpose and a clear set of objectives to guide the writing of their literature review;
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be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the importance and various roles of the literature review in research;
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be able to demonstrate the ability to apply a broad range of strategies for developing a literature review to a specific body of knowledge or practice and evaluate critically complex ideas at an abstract level;
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be able to demonstrate advanced critical skills to investigate, analyse and synthesize complex literature, problems, concepts and theories in a professional context; and
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be able to select, evaluate and synthesise appropriate literature for their chosen topic area and develop this into a review which critically explores the issues in their chosen topic area in depth and with balance.