LibGuides: Literature reviews: Quick resources (5-10 mins)

Worksheets

Worksheets, examples and templates that you can download and use when planning and writing your literature review or annotated bibliography:

Annotated bibliographies
An overview of how to write an annotated bibliography, including an example paragraph and ideas for your discussion section.
Appraisal grid for linking articles
A template for notetaking that enables you to find links and connections between different research papers and sources.
Search strategy example
An example and blank template for organising and writing up your search strategy.

Online guide to literature reviews, University of Reading - A step-by-step guide to researching and writing for literature reviews.
Three Domains of Critical Reading, University of Newcastle - Our top resource for applying critical questions to your journal articles.
Writing an annotated bibliography, University of New England - A detailed overview and example of how to write your annotated bibliography.