Literature Review

Writing a Literature Review:

• Academic Writing: Review of Literature (Writer's Handbook, Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
  A very brief description of the structure of a literature review is provided. Bulleted lists for the Introduction, Body and Conclusion are provided. The site does not offer assistance for the searching or writing process.
• The Literature Review: A Few Tips On Conducting It (Univ. Toronto)
  Focuses on what elements must be contained in a literature review, then provides questions you should ask to make a more effective document. Very concise, but useful.

Writing a Literature Review for Psychology:

• Psychology Writing Center Handouts: Literature Reviews
  A detailed analysis of the various steps in preparing and writing a review for psychology is provided. Includes discussions on selecting articles, how to read them critically and the writing process. (PDF format)

Writing a Literature Review for Kinesiology or Sports Sciences:

• How to Write a Literature Review (sportsci.org)
  Focuses on critical skills involved in evaluating the quality of a published work, including the interpretation of statistical information and significance of a study's findings. The site provides a large amount of text, but offers information specific to health and sports sciences.

Writing about Journal Articles:

• Critical Reviews of Journal Articles (Univ. Alberta)
  Although not specifically designed for literature review purposes, this site does offer assistance in evaluating a journal article. 15 questions are provided to help in this process.