A literature review:

• Demonstrates the range of literature in your area of study
• Summarises the information in the literature
• Analyses the literature - evaluating gaps, limitations and subjective opinions.

To write your literature review, you will be searching the library resources to find research and theory associated with your topic, and evaluating the material you read. 

There are a few ways you can get help with your literature review:

• An online guide on literature reviews and how to structure them.
• Book a tutorial with a BASE tutor for support with academic writing such as structuring the literature review, developing your critical analysis skills or guidance on effective Library and database searching.

The library also has some ebooks on literature reviews to help you.