A literature review is not the same as an annotated bibliography or a typical research paper.
The goals of a literature review are to:
A literature review is a detailed critical review of the existing research on a specific topic. This review can include:
You can stay organized while working on your literature review by writing as you read.
Writing as you read helps you avoid plagiarism. You can track which ideas from which authors you are using.
When you read an important section of text that is relevant to your research assignment, paraphrase the text. When you paraphrase, you:
To paraphrase as you read, you can follow these steps:
Before using AI tools in a research assignment, check the syllabus (or with your instructor) to make sure AI tools are permitted.
When using AI tools, always document three things:
Different AI tools will work better for your thinking style and project goals. Be open to trying a few different tools that do similar actions.