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 - GEOS6001 qualitative research and literature reviewsSlides prepared by Tiffany Morrison for GEOS6001 research philosophy, design & implementation 11/03/2014
Writing guides
Writing for science and engineeringPublication Date: 2013
Communicating sciencePublication Date: 2017A textbook and reference on scientific writing. Includes recommendations on preparing conference posters.
- Academic phrasebankUniversity of Manchester's guide to academic writing.
Related library guides
Planning your search strategy and how to find, store, organise, evaluate and critique information for your literature review.
A brief overview of systematic reviews and resources to support producing one.
Books
Doing Your Literature ReviewPublication Date: 2011
An Introduction to Systematic ReviewsPublication Date: 2017
Writing workshops
- UQ Student SupportAttend a workshop on study skills including peer writing support, literature reviews, exams or general study skills.