Rhetorical Functions
- Illustrates importance and need for project
- Justifies methodical (methodological?) choices
- Demonstrates familiarity with subject
Should
- Flesh out background of study
- Critical assessment of area of study
- Establish need for current and future research projects
Tips
- Categorise literature into topic clusters
- Find relevant positions regarding project
- Build on conclusions leading to project
- Demonstrate where literature is lacking
- Literature Review shows ability to listen to scholarly conversation on topic and that one can make valuable contribution
- Should be able to answer:
- Why study further
- What contribution study will make