What Is a Literature Review?
A literature review brings the reader of your paper up-to-speed on your topic of research. It typically includes scholarly articles and grey literature that combines the most current and important works in the field.
A literature reviews can be a stand-alone paper, or a section of a larger research project.
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Types of Review Articles
There are various types of articles beyond the standard original research article. These other articles can be referred to as review articles.
Some examples include:
Below is a chart that will explain each type of review article that you may find in scholarly, peer reviewed journals:
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