literature-review

Organize literature reviews through search planning, source categorization, and synthesis drafting.

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npx skills add https://github.com/Norman-bury/research-writing-skill --skill literature-review-norman-bury
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Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/Norman-bury/research-writing-skill/tree/main/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Norman-bury/research-writing-skill --skill literature-review-norman-bury

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Organize literature reviews by coordinating comprehensive search, structured organization, and synthesis of sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature search planning: keyword generation, topic scoping, and source discovery across disciplines.
  • Source organization: classify sources by themes, create structured records, and manage references.
  • Synthesis drafting: generate cohesive narrative sections with critical analysis and citations.
  • Use Case: Graduate students writing theses, researchers compiling reviews, or instructors guiding literature projects.

Quick Start

Summarize identified sources and draft a literature-review outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I organize a literature review from search to final draft?

Organize a literature review by coordinating topic scoping, keyword generation, source categorization, and outline-to-draft workflows. This process structures your academic sources to produce cohesive narrative sections with critical analysis and citations.

What is the best way to structure sources for a graduate thesis literature review?

The best way to structure sources for a thesis literature review is classifying references by themes and creating structured records. This thematic source organization enables cohesive synthesis drafting with critical analysis across academic sources.

Can I use this for literature search planning across different academic disciplines?

Yes, you can use this for literature search planning across academic disciplines. It guides topic scoping and keyword generation to facilitate source discovery, categorizing academic sources into structured records for comprehensive reviews.

How does citation management work during literature synthesis drafting?

Citation management during synthesis drafting works by enforcing structured frontmatter and citation-ready outputs. It integrates reference organization directly into the narrative drafting process to generate cohesive sections with properly formatted citations.

Does this literature review workflow support grant writing and coursework projects?

Yes, this literature review workflow supports grant writing and coursework projects. The structured organization and synthesis of sources applies to any research project requiring comprehensive literature search planning and citation-ready outputs.

What are the limitations of using automated literature search for scholar search?

Automated literature search provides keyword generation and source discovery but does not replace critical analysis. You must manually evaluate and synthesize identified academic sources to ensure the final literature review draft meets scholarly standards.