What's a literature review?

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A literature review looks at the published work on a particular topic in one's field.  Although it can simply be a summary of this content, it is typically organized in a way to show patterns and groupings within the research.  To learn more about the purpose of literature reviews and how to create them, use the video and linked guide below.

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  • Last Updated Jun 04, 2020
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  • Answered By Johanna MacKay

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