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Undergraduate Research: Literature Reviews

Writing a Literature Review: A Planning Document from University Libraries

Writing a Literature Review

Literature Review Resources

Article: A Systems Approach to Conduct an Effective Literature Review in Support of Information Systems Research
This paper introduces a framework for conducting and writing an effective literature review.

Literature Reviews

Writing a Literature Review and Using a Synthesis Matrix

Handout: Writing a Literature Review and Using a Synthesis Matrix
This matrix is a nice tool that can help you synthesize multiple sources and keep track of them all as you work through the research process of your literature review.

Purdue Online Writing Lab: Literature Reviews

Purdue Online Writing Lab: Literature Reviews
This source will provide some strategies for revising literature reviews.

Undergraduate Research Services Librarian

Amanda MacDonald

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560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Office: Newman Library 3043

Subjects: Social sciences and education