Tips for Performing a Thorough Literature Review 

One of the best ways to get started on a reserach topic is to not only conduct a thorough literature review (which is requied), but also to write a thorough (and publishable) literature review. Below are some helpful resources.  

• Literature Reviews: An Overview for Graduate Students - Good first introduction to what a literature review is and the various types.
• Undertaking a literature review: a step-by-step approach - Good overview article
• Writing narrative literature reviews for peer-reviewed journals: secrets of the trade

See the literature search tips as well.

Stephen Intille's Thesis Development and Writing Tips

Last updated: 3/9/15