What is a literature review / annotated bibliography?
A literature review is an assessment and critical analysis of the literature (what has been published) on a particular topic.
An annotated bibliography provides:
- A reference list with a summary of the main arguments or idea of each source
- A critique or evaluation of the source’s usefulness, reliability, objectivity or bias
- A reflection on how the source fits into your research
Both provide a critical review of the literature
For more information visit the Literature reviews library guide
And UQ Student support Assignment types
Useful resources on literature or systematic reviews
- Griffith school of environment - systematic quantitative literature reviewDeveloped by the school of environment at Griffith University for environmental science students, this resource shows how to systematically search the literature using online databases; save and manage the information and quantify the current status of the literature.
- Systematic searching for environmental evidence using multiple tools and sourcesEnvironmental evidence - the official journal of the collaboration for environmental evidence, 2017, 6(23). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13750-017-0099-6
- Guidelines for systematic reviews in environmental managementCollaboration for environmental evidence. 2013. Guidelines for systematic review and evidence synthesis in environmental management. Version 4.2.
http://environmentalevidence.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Review-guidelinesversion-4.2-finalPRINT.pdf
Finding the gaps and advances in your topic
- Finding review articlesReading review articles is a good way to get an overview of the current research on a topic. Review articles provide a comprehensive summary of the research on a topic, offer a perspective on the status, and often deliver recommendations for future research.
- Set up research alertsKeep up to date with new research on your topic by setting up alerts.
- Cited reference searchingFind more articles on your topic.
Finding theses
Search for theses - UQ, Australian, UK, North American and other sources.
Referencing
Referencing is a crucial part of successful academic writing and is key to your assignments and research.
- EndNote and other referencing softwareHow to download EndNote and instructions on setting up EndNote. Information on other types of referencing software.