A literature review is a comprehensive summary and analysis of existing research on a specific topic. It's an important part of academic writing, typically found in dissertations, theses, and research papers.
Here's what it involves:
- Surveying: Gathering relevant publications (books, articles, papers) in your field.
- Synthesizing: Combining the information to form a clear picture of current knowledge.
- Critically analyzing: Identifying trends, gaps, and controversies in the existing research.
- Contextualizing: Placing your own research within the broader academic conversation.
Why Do a Literature Review?
- To demonstrate your understanding of the field
- To identify gaps in current research
- To justify your own research question or hypothesis
- To avoid duplicating existing work
- To find the most up-to-date and relevant sources for your topic
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How Does It Work?
- Upload your PDFs: Coral AI works with research papers, books, and more.
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- Get answers: Coral AI searches through the papers and gives you relevant info and quotes.