What is a literature review? Why do scholars write them and read them? How are they organized? How does the researcher determine the issues to be discussed? Does the literature review simply summarize, or does it involve synthesis as well? How does it differ from a traditional research paper?

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Literature Review

Respond in at least 250 words (your own words) to the following questions:

What is a literature review? Why do scholars write them and read them? How are they organized? How does the researcher determine the issues to be discussed? Does the literature review simply summarize, or does it involve synthesis as well? How does it differ from a traditional research paper?

What is the primary subject? What separate issues are discussed? How many sources are included, and what is the date range?

In about 100 words, how will you use these resources as you plan, research, and write your own literature review?