Similar to primary research, development of the literature review requires four stages:

• Problem formulation—which topic or field is being examined and what are its component issues?
• Literature search—finding materials relevant to the subject being explored.
• Data evaluation—determining which literature makes a significant contribution to the understanding of the topic.
• Analysis and interpretation—discussing the findings and conclusions of pertinent literature.
  

Lyons, K. (2003, July 19 ,2002). How to Write a Literature Review. Retrieved April16,2003, 2003, from http://library.ucsc.edu/ref/howto/literaturereview.html#components.

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