Literature Review

Lecture Five: Review of Literature
I. Objectives
At the end of the theme, you should be able to:
1. explain what the review of literature is;
2. identify and describe the objectives and sources of the review of literature;
3. discuss what the functions of the review of literature are;
4. explain how to conduct the review of literature and present what precautions a researcher should take into consideration in library use; and
5. describe how the review of literature should be reported.
II. Content
1. Meaning of Literature Review
2. Need of Review of Literature
3. Objectives of Review of Literature
4. Sources of Review of Literature
5. The Functions of Review of Literature