Critically reviewing literature – A Tutorial for New Researchers (2019) Karen V. Fernandez

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Critically reviewing the literature is an indispensible skill used throughout a research career. This article demystifies the processes involved in systematically and critically reviewing the literature to demonstrate knowledge, identify research ideas and questions, position research and develop theory. A three stage model (assembling, arranging and assessing), each with two interrelated steps, is presented and discussed, along with practical tips and helpful examples.