Literature Review Type: Literature Review Weight: 30% Task Description: Literature Review (3000 words) Based on the knowledge acquired in class regarding what a literature review should be you are required to construct a literature review based on a research topic of interest

Literature Review

Type: Literature Review

Weight: 30%

Task Description:

Literature Review (3000 words)

Based on the knowledge acquired in class regarding what a literature review should be you are required to construct a literature review based on a research topic of interest.

The review must include:

1. An introductory paragraph that outlines the topic area of interest - i.e. what is your literature review about?

What is this literature review about and what is included?

2. A critical review of the existing body of knowledge surrounding the chosen topic area including the identification of theoretical framework to which the chosen area of interest belongs:

Body

Topic 1. (include sub-segments for multiple variables)

Topic 2.

Topic 3. Etc

3. A synthesis of the findings to date in this field and the relevant knowledge gap:

Provides a summary of the review, captures the major themes / issues and gaps, and justifies why more research is needed

4. A maximum of three research questions that will guide your enquiry and address exposed knowledge gap:

Research Questions

My Topic:

• Gender equality and violence against women and girls in developing countries.