Provide the context and clear background for your proposed study. This could be a topical area receiving a lot of attention in the media: Health and Physical Activity Thesis, DkiT, Ireland

Provide the context and clear background for your proposed study. This could be a topical area receiving a lot of attention in the media or newly released figures from the Dept. of Health on a topic relevant to the Discipline. Perhaps your study originates from some observation in practice. Whatever the origins, the rationale and subsequent review of literature, must be grounded in scholarly work.

Hence a focused and concise review of the relevant literature is expected (empirical and theoretical literature). The review should be sufficient to provide depth and breadth while simultaneously remaining focused and succinct. This means that you should use information judiciously. The literature review should reflect a thematic approach with the literature review organized around particular topics. Unless there is a particular reason (e.g seminal work) the literature reviewed should be up to date.

Evidence and models should be outlined where appropriate and any gaps in the literature identified. You should use the brief examples of introductory sections of journal articles as your model – aim for this level of focus and clarity.

The literature review should lead logically into the research question or research hypothesis in terms of discussion. These should be stated clearly and succinctly. Finally, please note a key part of chapter 1 is providing key information on the variables or constructs that will be explored or investigated in your study.