Be sure to include the following:
A brief statement that summarizes the literature you have reviewed to date (that is, what are the current findings related to your topic or area of inquiry)
Describe one or more gaps/limitations associated with that literature: gaps/limitations refer to theoretical, empirical, and/or methodological limitations that require further research.
Describe the purpose of your study. Be sure the purpose(s) of your study is aligned with the gap(s)/limitation(s) you described.