A literature review is designed to summarize, synthesize, and discuss the current state of knowledge about a topic. You will survey information related to your research topic ito critically analyze prior research and how it will inform your research question. A literature review is not an annotated bibliography.
Use the research resources page on this guide to find information to support your topic. One strategy to help organize your literature review by theme is to create a synthesis matrix.
You can download the blank matrix template below to help organize your research.
