“Knowledge doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and your work only has value in relation to other people’s. Your work and your findings will be significant only to the extent that they are the same as, or different from, other people’s work.” Jankowicz (1995), in Gratton and Jones (2004: 50). Write a 1000 word assignment on the following: i) Explain the above quote in relation to the research process. You should make reference to the purpose of a literature review. ii) Describe and explain the key aspects and components of a (good) literature review. • You should bear in mind the specific assessment criteria. • The assignment should not be separated into two parts. Specific Assessment Criteria Content (60 marks) • Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and role of a literature review as part of the research process • Identification and knowledge of issues and concepts relevant to the purpose and construction of a literature review • Identification and understanding of the key aspects and components of a good literature review Research and Analysis (30 marks) • Evidence of research using a range of sources • Interpretation and evaluation of material, demonstrating an ability to critically analyse • Synthesis of literature Presentation (10 marks) • Communication, correct grammar and appropriate style of writing. • Evidence of comprehensibility and progression. Generic assessment criteria- (the information below is what the university requires to give the level 2:2) 50% - 59% (C) 2:2 • Coverage of material, demonstrates reasonable level of disciplinary knowledge • Reasonable structure, comprehensibility, development and progression • Focus of the problem is understood, some related issues identified, solutions tentatively suggested