Using what you learned from the Literature Review Matrix assignment as a starting point, the literature review section (2-3 pages) should provide a synthesis and critical analysis of the published research about the information needs and information-seeking behaviors of the community you are researching. -PROMPT: Present your literature review in an organized fashion by grouping recurring themes and concepts to craft a “picture” of how your community interacts with information. Do NOT write about one article after another with little connection between them. -Describe how these previous works have contributed to our knowledge of the information community. Use course material such as relevant information behavior theories to frame the review. Use sub-headings to help guide the reader through the themes being discussed. Your discussion should address the following points if relevant: Who has written on the topic? What subtopics or themes have been covered? What, if any, schools of thought have developed? Are there are any controversies within the literature? What approaches or methodologies have been used? What weaknesses, biases, or gaps exist in the current research?
