How do I write a Literature Review?

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A literature review is a type of academic writing that provides an account of what has already been published by researchers and other experts in a given field. It can stand alone or serve as an introduction to a lab report or other type of research. A literature review surveys relevant past literature and connects, synthesizes, and evaluates these works.

Here is the overall structure of a Literature Review:

You can find an example of a Literature Review here.

For more information, visit our Annotated Bibliographies and Literature Review Research Guide.

  • Last Updated Mar 29, 2020
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  • Answered By Tristan Draper

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