Literature Reviews

Seeking guidance on your next literature review? Start here! 

This guide is designed to:

• Identify the sections and purpose of a literature review in academic writing
• Review practical strategies and organizational methods for preparing a literature review

This guide is designed especially with upper-division undergraduate students and early career graduate students in mind. Please note that literature review standards vary by discipline, and you should always consult with your professor or advisor to clarify expectations.

Further Reading

• DeCarlo, M. (2018). 4.1 What is a literature review? In Scientific Inquiry in Social Work. Open Social Work Education. https://scientificinquiryinsocialwork.pressbooks.com/chapter/4-1-what-is-a-literature-review/
• Literature Reviews (n.d.) https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/literature-reviews/ Accessed Nov. 10, 2021

Attribution

Content on this page adapted from: 

Brown University Libraries. (n.d.). Creating and Organizing Information. Brown University Libraries Guides and Tutorials. 

Frederiksen, L. and Phelps, S. (2017). Literature Reviews for Education and Nursing Graduate Students. Licensed CC BY 4.0.