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Literature Reviews: Literature Review - A Guide

This guide has been built with the undergraduate researcher in mind. It focuses on the basics of a literature review.

Navigating the Library Website

Choosing Your Topic

Literature Review Resources

Recipe for Literature Reviews

HELP! What is a Literature Review?

IUPUI does an incredible job of creating a guide to walk students through the Literature Review processPlease note: there may be more steps in this or other sample resources than is being asked for by your professor. Always consult your class syllabus or your professor for their final word on your assignment's content.

Image Credits:

https://iupui.libguides.com/friendly.php?s=literaturereview/home;

Graphic from Literature Review (2009) by Machi and McEvoy. 

Order of (Research) Operations

Research Refresh

Assignment for Dr. Bartzen's Fall 2020 Main Campus Class

Recommended Databases

Article Databases:

Statistical Databases and Websites:

Locating Database Permalinks

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