ABSTRACT
As discussed in Chapter 1, a well-conducted literature review can serve as the foundation of a solid research question, provide context in which to interpret the results of a research project, and may even constitute research in itself. Whether approached as a formal and systematic assessment of the state of knowledge on a topic, or an informal perusal of a few key peerreviewed articles to inform future work, the ability to access and assess relevant and reliable information is critical to the conduct and interpretation of research.
