What is a literature review? Why is a certain type of literature used? What must you include in a literature review?

Understanding the literature review is the foundation of academic inquiry . The literature review grounds your topic of interest with academic historical research from previous authors.

The assignment is to conduct your own research first with the resources provided, and then any additional research you add and determine the following:

What is a literature review?
Why is a certain type of literature used?
What must you include in a literature review?
How do you find the information for a literature review?