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. Literature Review Guide
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.
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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.
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 © The Author(s) 2017
- Guidelines for Systematic Reviews in Environmental ManagementCollaboration for Environmental Evidence. 2013. Guidelines for Systematic Review and
Evidence Synthesis in Environmental Management. Version 4.2. Environmental Evidence:
http://environmentalevidence.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Review-guidelinesversion-4.2-finalPRINT.pdf
Writing
The Routledge handbook of urban design research methodsPublication Date: 2023
- UQ Student Support - writing a literature reviewA guide to the process of planning and writing a literature review.
- Literature reviews guideHow to search for, store, organise, evaluate and critique information for your literature review. Includes techniques, books, articles and more to help you do your literature review.
Referencing
Referencing is a crucial part of successful academic writing and is key to your assignments and research.
- Download and use EndNoteHow to download EndNote and instructions on setting up EndNote, exporting references from databases, getting EndNote references into Word and troubleshooting issues.
Finding theses
Search for theses - UQ, Australian, UK, North American and other sources.