Description of how sources can be accessed for a literature review.

• Identification of databases and search terms that can be used.

Theoretical/Conceptual Framework of the Study

• Description of the theoretical/conceptual orientation.
• References to support the conceptual framework provided.
• Summary of the proposed constructs for the research study.

Review of the Literature

• Description of the theories and constructs that have been created, espoused, and so forth in the chronological threads of the research relevant to Social Engineering.
• Logical organization to each major section of the literature review on theory, with:
• Seminal works.
• Chronological presentation of the development of each aspect of the literature and theory.
• Major studies, with measurements if applicable.
• More recent studies focused on the dissertation topic area.
• Related studies (could also include clearly marked dissertations here, no more than 5).

Synthesis of Research Findings

• Discussion of the larger themes, inconsistencies, pending controversies, and relevant patterns based on the research studies evaluated.
• Strengths and weaknesses of the current study's theoretical orientation and its relationship with the previous research on the topic discussed, both in content (research findings) and methods (methodology).