Need help in Literature review. Question for english major =D?

Question

My teacher told me to write a 5 to 6 pages essay about Affluenza/ Consumption topic. Here is what she wrote:

You must begin by selecting a topical area within, or related to, the broader subject of affluenza/consumption.

Then, you must pose a “research question” appropriate to the topic.

Your assignment, however, is not to answer the question, but to conduct and write a literature review such as you would write if you were actually conducting the research and writing a journal article on your findings.

I dont get it~ what does she mean? Can any one give me an example?
I was thinking about the topic : how cosmetic affect human boday and enviroment. Is this one suit with the topci about affluenza/ consumption?

What step I need to do to write a literature review?? ~ I dont get it.

10 points for best answer. Dont write anything like " ask your professior"

Answer 1

First, Google Affluenza and get some information about it. The sites that you use (ones that are credible) form the basis of your literature review. Make a note of the sites.

Make a list of 5-6 topics within the affluenza/overconsumption topic. Which one interests you? Narrow your search to that topic and refer back to your original internet search for evidence that adds to that topic. Cosmetics use might be a topic but one of overconsumption and possibly impact on the environment. SUVs would be another one --who needs those big hulking monsters on the road?

Then write your statement -- "cosmetics use reflects affluenza by encouraging use of products that contribute to landfills, may be dangerous for the body, and is not necessary for daily living." Something like that--ps those aren't good examples.

Answer 2

There's nothing wrong with just pursuing a BS in PolSci at the moment. It depends what job you plan on seeking or wouldn't mind doing. Right now, most employers will hire people with the best degree-- masters over a bach. Technically, you'll always get paid higher or be the first to get a raise if you have a masters. Your best bet is to wait the X amount of years to see how the economy is. Why go for a different major? You could always be undeclared, of course... not that colleges really like that.

Answer 3

Affluenza is a social condition arising from being, or desiring to be, materially wealthy, or to "Keep up with the Joneses." Affluenza is symptomatic of a culture that prides financial success as one of the highest pursuits to be achieved and can be found (according to those who believe the condition exists) amongst people who are just relatively wealthy, or even merely in regular contact with, via the media, images of those who are.[attribution needed]

People who are said to be affected by Affluenza typically find that the very economic success they have been so vigorously chasing ends up leaving them feeling unfulfilled and wishing for yet more wealth, sometimes addicted to their economic pursuits. The condition is considered particularly acute amongst those with inherited wealth, who are often said to experience guilt, lack of purpose and dissolute behaviour, as well as obsession with holding on to the wealth.[attribution needed]

Based on World Health Organization data, British psychologist Oliver James has demonstrated that English-speaking nations (USA, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada) have twice as much mental illness as mainland European ones - 23% vs 11.5% have suffered in the last twelve months. Defining Affluenza more precisely than hitherto as 'placing a high value on money, possessions, appearances (physical and social) and fame', he shows that English-speakers suffer more from Affluenza, and offers this as the main explanation for their greater mental illness.[attribution needed] Their greater Affluenza is explained as the result of 'Selfish Capitalism', the neo-Conservative or Market Liberal political governance found in English-speaking nations compared to more unselfish capitalist governeance in mainland Europe. James' 2007 book, Affluenza - how to be successful and stay sane, investigated the spread of the virus in 8 different nations or cities therein, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Moscow, Shanghai, Copenhagen, New York and Britain.[citation needed]

Affluenza is most present in the United States, where the culture prides itself on possessions and financial success. Mainstream media outlets, such as television broadcasts, tend to demonstrate how pervasive the idea has become. Affluenza also tends to bring with it very high social costs and environmental strains diminishing endangered natural resources.