STAGE 3: Literature Review Construction
Purpose
Develop comprehensive literature review that positions research within existing scholarship.
Input Dependencies
Foundation analysis and themes from Stage 1
Introduction positioning from Stage 2
[text117] input specifications
[text118] parameters
Specific Tasks
1.Literature Organization 
oThematic organization of existing research
oChronological development where relevant
oTheoretical vs. empirical study distinctions
2.Critical Analysis 
oIdentify gaps and limitations in current research
oSynthesize competing perspectives
oApply [text3110] for critical evaluation
3.Research Positioning 
oConnect literature gaps to current study
oEstablish original contribution claims
oBridge to methodology justification
Length Allocation
Standard: 20-25% of [text314]
Literature-Heavy emphasis: 30% of total word count
Output Requirements
Complete literature review section
Clear gap identification leading to methodology
Comprehensive reference integration