Review of the Literature

Does it show thorough knowledge of the research, theory, concepts, ideology, and opinion related to this topic?

Is the reader made aware that the review has been selective and are the criteria for selection and relevance explained?

Is there any critical assessment of the reviewed literature?

Does the review reveal the relation between what has previously been done by others and what is proposed in this study?

Are suitable headings used to help the reader sort out the sections of the review?

Is each section summarized? Are transitions provided from one section to another?

Is there a final summary that clinches the need to do the study, including gaps in the literature this study fills?