Guides: Graduate Students Guide: Literature Reviews

Overview

Writing literature reviews
Written and maintained by the University of Toronto, this site answers the main questions about literature reviews.
The Article Critique or Book Review
An analytic or critical review is not primarily a summary; rather, it comments on and evaluates the work in the light of specific issues and theoretical concerns in a course. (From the University of Toronto)
Annotated Bibliography
An annotated citation or bibliography provides a concise summary of each source and some assessment of its value or relevance. It does not provide your own critical analysis of the article or chapter/book. (From the University of Toronto)
The Academic Proposal
Maintained by the University of Toronto, an academic proposal is the first step in producing a thesis or major project.
The Thesis Proposal in Graduate School
Maintained by the University of Toronto, this page provides a general outline of things to consider when writing your thesis proposal. Always consult with your professor.

Summary Record (Excel file)
Organize material by theoretical approach, concept or issue, methodology, or chronology
Synthesis Matrix (Word file)
Keep ideas and themes organized and easily see how they relate to one another

Citation Managers
Citation managers are desktop or web-based programs that allow you to collect, organize, share, and cite references.