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Scholar Support - Tuesday Tutor Newsletter Organize the literature review before it organizes you!How to Organize a Literature ReviewA strong literature review does more than summarize sources. It connects ideas, identifies patterns, and demonstrates how existing research supports your study. Use these six steps to create a clear, organized, and effective review. 1. Choose an Organizing FrameworkDecide how you will structure your review:
2. Group and Categorize SourcesAs you read, create categories and subtopics. Look for:
3. Analyze CriticallyGo beyond summarizing articles. Ask:
4. Synthesize InformationBring sources together by discussing relationships between studies. Show how ideas connect and contribute to your research question. 5. Identify Gaps in the LiteratureHighlight areas that need further investigation. Explaining these gaps helps justify your research and demonstrates its value. 6. Create a Clear OutlineOrganize your review with a logical flow:
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