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A critical account of what previous research says, where it disagrees and what remains unknown.
A structured analysis and synthesis of existing research relevant to a defined question or topic. Organise by ideas, debates or evidence rather than summarising sources one by one.
“The literature review identifies a gap in evidence on smaller employers.”
Organise by ideas, debates or evidence rather than summarising sources one by one
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