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What is a literature review?
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What is a literature review?
What does a literature review look like?
Choosing a dissertation topic/research question
Selecting and combining keywords
Systematic searching and systematic reviews
Resources for finding journal articles
Using what you know to find literature
Resources for other types of information
What to do with the literature once you have found it?
Handouts, Slides, Videos and Help
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