This should include:

• Overview and discussion of existing research articles and books related to your topic (International)
• Outline of the theory you will be using
• Literature map
• Reference list (20 items minimum)

Detailed Structure

• Introduction mentioning main themes in literature
• Literature map summarising key themes of literature and their relationships
• 3 paragraphs (minimum) on main theory and definitions
  • Identify the theory/theories you are using
  • Name the author(s) who developed each theory
  • Give some information about how it has been applied to your research topic previously
  • Explain how it is relevant to your own research (what are the key themes/aspects of your research it illuminates OR what are the central hypotheses or propositions your derive from the theory)
• 6-7 paragraphs on existing research in different countries, discussing in detail 8-10 articles or books directly relevant to your research question (use your literature map to structure this into different topics)
• 1-3 paragraphs on existing research in Gulf countries, (if available) or International
• 1-2 paragraph concluding remarks: show what your research will add to the existing literature and how you will use that literature to inform your research (theory)
• Reference list (containing at least 20 relevant and scholarly referneces, APA style)

Literature Review – Grading Rubric (8 marks)

Theory

• Theory identified which is appropriate to the project: 0.5
• Demonstrate understanding of theory and its relation to your research: 1

Discussion of Literature (International + UAE)

• Minimum 10 relevant studies covered in some detail: 1
• Relevance of these to student’s project is clear: 0.5
• Structured discussion of studies: 0.5

Conclusion

• Key themes of literature summarised: 0.75
• Contribution of your research identified: 0.75

Literature Map

• Relevant, well-structured, clear, comprehensive literature map: 1

Reference List

• At least 20 scholarly, relevant entries properly cited in APA style: 2