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Before you begin writing your literature review, it’s important to have a clear strategy for how you’ll approach it. Planning helps you stay focused, organize your sources effectively, and make sure your review has a clear structure and purpose. The resources below offer practical guidance on how to map out your ideas, group sources meaningfully, and create a strong foundation for your writing.
Citing your sources accurately is essential to maintaining academic integrity and giving proper credit to the original authors whose work informed your research. Clear and consistent citations also help your readers trace the scholarly conversation and locate the sources you used for further reading. Most importantly, following proper citation practices strengthen your credibility as a research and demonstrate your engagement with the existing literature.
For more detailed guidance on citation styles and tools, visit our Citing Sources library guide.
