How to do a literature review: Articles, Web Sites, Videos

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Undertaking a literature review: a step-by-step approach 
Cronin, P.; Ryan, F.; Coughlan, M. “Undertaking a literature review: a step-by-step approach.” British Journal of Nursing (BJN), v. 17 issue 1, 2008, p. 38-43. 

A Guide to Writing the Dissertation Literature Review 
Randolph, JJ. “A Guide to Writing the Dissertation Literature Review.” Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, v. 14, June, 2009.

The Four-Part Literature Review Process
Price, R. H. (2017). The Four-Part Literature Review Process: Breaking It Down for Students. College Teaching, 65(2), 88–91.

Ten Simple Rules for Writing a Literature Review
Pautasso, M. (2013). Ten Simple Rules for Writing a Literature Review. PLoS Computational Biology, 9(7), e1003149. 

Hacking the Literature Review: Opportunities and Innovations to Improve the Research Process. Lubke, J., Paulus, T. M., Britt, V. G., & Atkins, D. P. (2017). Hacking the Literature Review: Opportunities and Innovations to Improve the Research Process. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 56(4), 285.

How to Write a Literature Review Paper?
Wee, B. V., & Banister, D. (2016). How to Write a Literature Review Paper? Transport Reviews, 36(2), 278–288. . 

Writing narrative literature reviews for peer-reviewed journals: secrets of the trade.
Green, B. N., Johnson, C. D., & Adams, A. (2006). Writing narrative literature reviews for peer-reviewed journals: secrets of the trade. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 5(3), 101–117.

Doing a Literature Review.
Knopf, J. W. (2006). Doing a Literature Review. PS: Political Science & Politics, 39(1), 127–132. 

Process and Text: Teaching Students to Review the Literature.
McMenamin, I. (2006). Process and Text: Teaching Students to Review the Literature. PS: Political Science & Politics, 39(1), 133–135. 

A sample of  guidance at universities for literature reviewing.

Literature Reviews
Writing Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 
  
The Literature Review: A Few Tips on Conducting It  
Universtiy of Toronto, Health Sciences Writing Centre

Getting Started on Your Literature Review  
University of New South Wales, Learning Centre 

Learn How To Write A Review of Literature
The Writing Center - University of Wisconsin

How to Write a Literature Review - Video
UC San Diego (Psychology)

How to Write a Literature Review: 3 Minute Step-by-step Guide