How do I determine the scope of a literature review?
As a thematic synthesis of the scholarly literature, the scope of the literature is typically based on several factors, including:
The procedure and sources applied to conduct the literature review
Theory that informs the topic (typically, applies for doctoral research)
The themes identified for the research topic
For further research on this topic, see:
Lawrence Ness's answer to What are the four major goals of a literature review?
Lawrence Ness's answer to How do I do review of related literature and studies for research?
Lawrence Ness's answer to What is the format for a literature review?
Lawrence Ness's answer to What are the steps in developing a literature review in research methods?
Source: https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-determine-the-scope-of-a-literature-review/answer/Lawrence-Ness-4
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