Critical analysis of existing literature review on a topic. 1500 words

research methods class.

Critical Literature Review 

- Narrowing down “The Influence of social media on consumer behavior” onto one definite/final research question (that is more specific).

- You need to draw critically on a minimum of 10 academic papers and other sources and researches to create a critical analysis of literature review. 

- comparison and contrast of different perspectives that other researchers might have considered. 

- Methodological approach and methods employed need to be analysed. (Meaning, for the “10 academic papers and litterature or research used” we need to explain what research methods were used”

- This critical analysis should help justify research questions and approach in view of existing research. 

Word count: 1,500 words (+10%)

How the critical literature Review will be assessed:

Criteria

Grade

Relevance (10%)

Is   there a variety of academic sources?

Are   they relevant to the chosen topic?

Critical analysis (35%)

Is   there an effective contrast and comparison between the sources?

Is   there saturation in the sources?

Methodology analysis (35%)

Is there   a discussion as to the methodologies and approach followed by others   regarding a particular topic?

Research question and objectives (15%)

Is the   research question and objectives justified in view of the Literature review?

Bibliography (5%)

Citation   and adequacy of sources