Literature Review Template

The fastest (and smartest) way to craft a strong literature review that lays a solid theoretical foundation and earns marks.

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Tried & tested academic format

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What It Covers

This literature review template is based on the tried and trusted best-practice format and structure for formal academic research projects. It includes the following sections:

  1. Before you start – essential groundwork to ensure you’re ready
  2. The introduction section
  3. The core/body section
  4. The conclusion/summary
  5. Extra free resources

Each section is explained in plain, straightforward language, followed by an overview of the key elements. We’ve also included practical examples and links to free videos to help you understand what’s required in each section.

The template can be copied to your Google Drive 0r downloaded as a fully editable MS Word Document (DOCX format), adaptable to LaTeX.