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Writing a Literature Review

TERRA ECONOMICUS, , Vol. 12 (no. 3),
p. 65-86

The reviewing of existing literature relating to a topic is an essential first step and foundation when undertaking a research project. In this paper we examine the purposes and scope of a literature review; the selection of sources; citation and referencing; taking notes, organizing material and writing up.


Keywords: literature review; citations and references; research

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