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ESI 6551 Systems Engineering

Literature Review Outline

1. Introduction

  • Brief overview of the topic
  • Importance and relevance in systems engineering
  • Objectives of the review
  • Scope and limitations

2. Methodology

  • Search strategy (databases, keywords)
  • Inclusion/exclusion criteria
  • Number and types of sources reviewed

3. Thematic Review of Literature

Organize by themes or categories, such as:

  • Historical Development
  • Current Technologies or Methods
  • Comparative Studies
  • Applications in Industry
  • Challenges and Limitations

4. Critical Analysis

  • Strengths and weaknesses of existing studies
  • Methodological issues
  • Conflicting findings
  • Gaps in the literature

5. Future Directions

  • Emerging trends
  • Areas needing further research
  • Potential innovations

6. Conclusion

  • Summary of key findings
  • Implications for engineering practice or research
  • Final thoughts

7. References

  • Properly formatted bibliography (APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, etc.)