The Purpose of the Literature Review is to:
Your faculty mentor will establish guidelines for writing a literature review. The following video, Literature Review: An Overview for Graduate Students, by North Caroline State University Libraries is an excellent starting point. It discusses what a literature review is, how to review the literature and steps in writing a literature review. (10 minutes)
You are part of an ongoing dialogue or conversation about your topic. Your own research engages with the known literature and experts in the field.
The following video, Research is a Conversation, by Anna Eisen and Kali Stoehr discusses how your research allows you to effectively position yourself in a scholarly conversation. (2 minutes)