This is a sample format of a thesis. Just like in the previous article “How to Write Chapter 1 of a Thesis: Basic Format“, the format of Chapter 2 (Review of Related Literature) could vary from one institution to another.  

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter starts with a brief introductory paragraph concerning the researcher’s exploration of related literature and studies on the research problem. It states the main coverage of said chapter, to wit: 1) Related Literature and 2) Related Studies.

1. It should be organized thematically to confirm to the specific problems;
2. It should synthesize evidence from all studies reviewed to get an overall understanding of the state of the knowledge in the problem area;
3. As much as possible, the reviewed should be limited within the last ten years.
4. A clinching statement showing how the related materials had assisted the researchers in the present study should be the last part.

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