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• literature review

  is a type of academic writing that provides an overview of existing knowledge in a

  particular field of research.
• bibliography

  is a list of sources (books, journals, Web sites, periodicals, etc.) one has used for researching a topic.

  sometimes called "References" or "Works Cited" depending on the style format you are using.
• annotation

  is a summary and/or evaluation.

  Therefore, this includes a summary and/or evaluation of each of the sources.
• Chronological

  The simplest approach is to trace the development of the topic over time. However, if you choose this strategy, be careful to avoid simply listing and summarizing sources in order.
• Thematic

  If you have found some recurring central themes, you can organize your literature review into subsections that address different aspects of the topic.
• Methodological

  If you draw your sources from different disciplines or fields that use a variety of research methods, you might want to compare the results and conclusions that emerge from different approaches.
• Theoretical

  A literature review is often the foundation for a theoretical framework. You can use it to discuss various theories, models, and definitions of key concepts