1. title
2. abstract – last to be written
3. introduction

• do NOT introduce the 3’ articles (in intro and abstract)***
• introduce the topic — background information; define key terms; why is the topic important?; the purpose of the literature review; briefly discuss the organization strategy; THESIS — END.

• Thesis (Last Sentence of Intro) 

• Current research demonstrates xyz may xyz
• current research indicates that the mediterranean diet helps prevent dry eyes 
• current research is inconclusive 

1. analysis – use heading to subheadings —> specific to the topic 

-May begin with a history, if too long to be included in the Introduction, even if this is not the primary organizational strategy. 

-Organize based on the purpose of the review.

-Cluster or group the articles.

-Use headings, and possibly subheadings, for sections organized based on similarities, different theories, etc. 

1. conclusion — restate claim and thesis. making summarize and make connections in order to tie together the points. questions that make come out of these studies that might inspire future research. looking over some limitations in these articles.
2. references (regular citations) 

• compare different theories / perspectives 
• compare the results
• compare methodology 
• historical development 

Direct Citations 

• name is in sentence (year)

Indirect Citations

• (name, year)