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Choose a research area of interest, conduct a thorough search of recently published academic articles, and write a literature review encapsulating the important developments in this area of research.  Be intentional and specific in the area you wish to explore/investigate to conduct a focussed and refined literature search.  Include only articles in academic journals - search for them using online academic databases and the reference lists of relevant articles.  Read the articles carefully, several times if necessary, to make sure you understand each study. A literature review typically includes: a. Introduction, which describes the context in which your topic is situated and explains its importance; b. Synthesis, which summarizes key aspects of prior studies; c. Evaluation, which analyzes and appraises prior studies in terms of their theoretical underpinnings, methodologies, results, interpretations, and conclusions; d. Justification, which identifies major themes or knowledge gaps in prior studies and provides a rationale for your intended work or guidelines for future work on the topic; and Bachelor of Applied Social Science The South African College of Applied Psychology (Pty) Ltd Applied Research Methodology