The readings focus on the various aspects of researching and writing a Literature Review: Recommended readings are: Research Methodology: A Project Guide for University Students In the text, “Background and Literature Review,” p. 336 Denney, A. S. (2013). How to write a literature review. Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 24(2), 218–234. Van Wee, B., & Banister, D. (2016). How to write a literature review paper? Transport Reviews, 36(2), 278–288. Research Methodology: A Project Guide for University Students, Chapter 6, “The Role of Theories in Your Project,” p. 63, particularly “Guidelines for Literature Review,” p. 68. From the Writing Center: Literature Review (4 hyperlinks) The Literature Review is an in-depth study, discussion, and analysis of the scholarly sources that relates to your applied research topic as following. The literature review should consist of sections and subsections: An introduction inclusive of the problem statement Sources organized around major points and subtopics that are relevant to those points and subtopics. Explanations or descriptions of each source’s relevance to the points being discussed individually and in relation to the other sources. A conclusion that: Refers back to the problem statement Discusses major trends in the literature Addresses any areas of controversy or challenges to the problem Points out additional questions that may go unanswered. ****TOPICCC: && SUBTOPICS CHOOSE BETWEEN THIS*** Criminal Justice Reform: Sentencing Reform: addressing fairness and exploring alternatives to incarceration. Reentry Programs: Research on effectiveness reduces recidivism and supports successful post-incarceration transitions. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment: addressing underlying issues and supporting rehabilitation.