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Your ability to find the most relevant and current information:

Demonstrate your research skills by sourcing up-to-date and important literature. This shows that you have a grasp of the topic and are aware of developments and discussions in your field.

Filtering out less relevant/current information:

Distinguish between what is important and what is not. Your ability to search through large amounts of literature and select the most significant works shows your understanding of the subject.

Logical organisational structure:

Present your review in a clear and coherent manner. A well-structured literature review helps readers follow your reasoning and understand how the literature connects to your research question.

Linking of ideas and theories. Comparing and contrasting:

Show how different studies relate to each other. Compare and contrast theories and findings to highlight similarities, differences, and trends in the literature.

Critical analysis of the literature:

Go beyond summarising the literature by critically analysing the strengths and weaknesses of your sources. Discuss the methodologies, findings, and implications to demonstrate your analytical skills.

Identification of gaps in knowledge or unresolved problems:

Identify areas where further research is needed. Highlighting these gaps indicates that you have a deep understanding of the topic.

An understanding of the key concepts:

Show that you have an understanding of the main concepts and theories relevant to your topic. This knowledge is crucial for a meaningful analysis and discussion of the literature.