The paper involves reviewing research within

"The paper involves reviewing research within a specific area/topic. This means that you will summarize work within the field, and connect various research in a way that creates a snapshot of that area/topic. However, it should not be only a series of article summaries. You will want to connect research that points to a particular conclusion/direction as well as contrast any contradicting research (if it exists). You may also want to identify future directions for research in this area/topic.
Literature reviews can often benefit a body of research by making novel connections between ideas and/or providing an overview on a topic for researchers who are new to the field. Keeping these goals in mind is essential for any strong lit review.
Once you have a topic of interest, searching for articles will provide a scaffold for your paper. You will begin to see past and current trends in the research, and you can report on these."