This tutorial found in Sage Research Methods walks through writing a literature review step-by-step. The explanations are clear and easy to understand.
Claire White walks through creating a literature review in Sage Research Methods database.
A literature review is a demonstration of knowledge and understanding of academic literature on a specific topic.
It identifies experts and major journals within the field
The scholarly information is placed in context
It points out methodologies and contradictory studies used by various researchers
Gaps in the scholarship are identified and questions are raised for further study