What is a literature review (review article)? How do I find them?
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Characteristics of a literature review (review article)
- Provides a critical review of previously published research on a specific topic.
- It will give an overview of current state of the topic and what future research should be done.
- It may also point out places where their are gaps or inconsistencies in the research.
- It will not present new experimental results.
You can find literature reviews in journals - many of the library's databases will have this type of article.
Some terms to try include: "literature review" or "review article" or "review of literature"
Some databases also help you with limiters.
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