Figure C.2: Choose your level of detail. Some elements of your topic will require more investigation than others. Determine how much detail and depth each component of your literature review will require. For instance, is a wide perspective sufficient to give an overview of the scholarly discussion on your topic, or do you need to focus on complex details of small sections of your topic? Not all sections of your literature review will require the same level of detail, so choose your approach accordingly.
Writing and Communication Centre, NASA, and the University of Waterloo.