This section will follow the same conventions as a more extensive and detailed review outlined in Chapter 2 . You will begin with a broad overview of the topic and any related topic . From there you will take the reader to the central focus of your investigation ; depending on your topic the main themes you should aim to cover in this review , if they exist in your subject area , are:
. major theories in the field , providing an overview of current thinking
. the historical development of theory and major practical advances
. major published research findings
. the main problems or issues that remain
The initial review for a research proposal needs to be clear , and sufficiently detailed to demonstrate your understanding of the field .