A literature review synthesizes and analyzes previous research in a field to inform an audience and establish background knowledge. Literature reviews are most often part of a larger work, like a ...

A literature review examines the different ways in which various scholars have approached a topic. Unlike a research paper, the main focus of a literature review is not to develop an original argument ...

This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. What is the Matrix Method, and why should I use it? Using a review matrix enables you to quickly compare and contrast articles in ...