Literature = secondary sources that you have selected (peer-reviewed journal articles and books)
Review = examining critically
x Everything that has been written on your topic
x A descriptive summary
x Your personal opinions
• Gives an overview of current knowledge
• Demonstrates awareness of relevant literature
• Highlights similar and contrasting views
• Explains what has influenced you
• Showcases your research and writing skills
Here is an example marking scheme for a 60–69 mark:
‘Don't feel like you should be comparing where you're at with others. It's not a competition, you'll get a lot more from the process by sharing your issues (no matter how trivial you think they are), brainstorming, even ranting, than you'll ever get from asking everyone how much they've written, or boasting that you're nearly finished.’ (Josie, Third-year Global Studies)