The body of literature in a literature review refers to the collection of academic sources and scholarly articles that are relevant to a specific research topic or question. It includes all the published research, theories, concepts, and ideas that have been previously written about the subject matter. The body of literature provides the foundation for a literature review by presenting a comprehensive and critical examination of the relevant studies in the field. This section of the literature review synthesizes the findings and arguments from various sources to identify gaps in knowledge, contradictions, and potential areas for further investigation.
