In this critical literature review, you must discuss the bibliography you have already read, studied, and described in your annotated bibliography (Attached is my bibliography, please use articles in that file). It is important that you follow some guidelines when critically elaborating a discussion about the subject you have chosen and want to deepen your knowledge.
So, lets pay attention to what is fundamental in this assignment:
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A critical literature review brings one author you!! discussing what other authors and researchers wrote, also presenting your take on the specific knowledge. I expect to learn about your critical and reflexive position regarding the chosen subject based on the bibliography researched and in the light of communication theories we studied this semester. Remember to signalize well when the concept or the text is not yours following APAs format.
Bring one or two communication theories
You can explain the communication processes related to your subject using one or two theories we studied this semester, or you can propose an application of the theory to the chosen subject. For example, if you are studying beverage ads and how they are being created, you can use the Theory of Uses and Gratification to explain why some ads portray very pleasant scenes like parties and reunions when aiming to sell specific beverages.
You are going to use the articles/papers you presented in your annotated bibliography, but you do not need to use all of them. You will select among them those that can contribute to your argument.
Writing
Your critical literature review should have a maximum of six pages, excluding the reference list. The text must be in the third person and present your ideas in an objective and concise style.
You will invite the other authors you have already read to collaborate and build on the discussion about the specific subject. Invite the authors to have a conversation. For example: Brown (2017) affirms social media can be racist if racist people develop the algorithms, but Harrys (2014) understands that this type of thinking is part of a conspiracy theory from specific social movements.
What is the meaning of critical here?
A critical literature review is not just giving the voice to the authors you read. This review has a position (your critical position) and discusses aspects of the subject that are important to you.
Instructions on how to build a literature review can be found here in this link available online through BU library – Galvan, J. & Galvan, M. (2017). Writing literature reviews: A guide for students of the social and behavioral sciences. New York, NY: Routledge.
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