Literature Review Guide

Help me define the scope for my literature review:
Topic: [research topic]
Field: [academic field]
Purpose: [thesis/dissertation/article]

Consider:
- Key research questions and objectives
- Time period coverage (years/decades)
- Source types (empirical/theoretical/review)
- Theoretical frameworks and models
- Geographical or cultural boundaries
- Language restrictions
- Publication types to include

Help me develop a comprehensive search strategy for literature on [topic]. Include:
- Primary keywords and synonyms
- Boolean operators and combinations
- Relevant databases and journals
- Inclusion/exclusion criteria

Help me evaluate this source:
Title: [paper title]
Authors: [names]
Publication: [journal/book]
Year: [year]

Analyze:
- Research methodology and design
- Sample characteristics and selection
- Data collection and analysis methods
- Key findings and conclusions
- Study limitations and biases
- Theoretical foundation
- Statistical significance
- Practical implications

Help me analyze these sources:
Topic: [research focus]
Sources: [list of papers]
Purpose: [analysis goal]

Identify:
- Major themes and patterns
- Contradictory findings
- Methodological approaches
- Theoretical frameworks
- Research trends
- Geographic variations
- Temporal developments
- Knowledge gaps

Help me integrate these sources:
Main argument: [your argument]
Sources: [list of papers]
Integration goal: [purpose]

Ensure:
- Logical flow and progression
- Clear thematic connections
- Balanced perspective
- Proper citations and attribution
- Critical comparison
- Methodological synthesis
- Theoretical alignment
- Evidence strength assessment

Help me identify research gaps:
Field: [research area]
Current knowledge: [summary]
Review period: [timeframe]

Analyze:
- Unexplored research areas
- Methodological limitations
- Conflicting or inconclusive results
- Theoretical inconsistencies
- Population/sample gaps
- Geographical limitations
- Technological advances needed
- Future research opportunities

Help me organize my review:
Topic: [research focus]
Themes: [main themes]
Length: [word count/pages]

Plan:
- Logical section sequence
- Theme integration approach
- Evidence distribution
- Argument progression
- Counter-argument placement
- Visual aid integration
- Section transitions
- Executive summary structure