Writing 100 (Block 2020): Writing a Literature Review

Literature Review Basics

Literature Review Basics
This 2 page guide from the U. of Nevada Reno Writing and Speaking Center describes the components for each section of a lit review.

Introduction to Literature Reviews

This video provides a basic and clear overview of what is a literature review, why do we write them, and what information do they provide (UCLA Libraries, 3.21)

Literature Review Structure and Organization

This video includes information about how to structure and organize a literature review (UCSD Dept. of Psychology, 2.06)

Synthesizing Multiple Sources

This video provides step-by-step instructions for weaving together different research articles into a single, coherent literature review (USU Library, 2.06)

Literature Review: Synthesis Templates

Source Template
Basic Literature Review Source Template from Walden University Writing Center to help record the main findings and concepts from different articles.

Sample Literature Review Grids
A Google Sheet with multiple tabs containing different grids for recording notes to help with synthesizing sources. Download your own copy to begin recording notes.