Enabling You to Contextualize Your Findings
Literature reviews help situate new research within the existing body of knowledge.
- They allow for comparison and contrast with previous studies.
- Highlight the contribution of new research to the field.
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A literature review is a crucial part of the research process, providing a foundation for understanding the existing body of knowledge and situating new findings within it.
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