The context of the study should be clearly stated, for example, whether what is learned from the literature is to applied to the school or college, a sub-unit from within a school or college, the environment etc. Details about the specific context relevant to the study topic should also be provided. This section allows the student to demonstrate their ability to set their work in the wider context of theory and practice including the identification and synthesis of appropriate concepts and frameworks which may be applicable to their own study. Credit is given for the way in which the literature review is used to identify relevant theoretical frameworks. The review should include evidence of the student's skills of classification, comparison and interpretation and should include more texts, including journal articles, than would be the case for an empirically based assignment.
Credit is given for the relevance of the reading and the clarity of the review.
The analysis can be presented as a separate section or interwoven within the literature review within themed sections. This section provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills of classification and comparison as well as their ability to apply theoretical concepts and frameworks, drawn from the literature, to events, issues and plans within their own organisation. It may also identify research questions arising from the literature review which it may be helpful to address as follow up of the assignment. Recommendations, where appropriate, should be feasible. The paper should be well organised and have a clear structure including a contents page.