Transport Reviews· 2015Q1
How to Write a Literature Review Paper?
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Short summary
Literature review papers must add value beyond mere overview, with heterogeneity in LRPs being large.
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Key points
- Literature review papers must contribute new value, not just summarize.
- Heterogeneity among literature review papers is substantial.
- Methodology for paper selection and LRP structure are key considerations.
- Authors should focus on structural and contextual elements for quality.
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Abstract
This paper discusses the question about how to write a literature review paper (LRP). It stresses the primary importance of adding value, rather than only providing an overview, and it then discusses some of the reasons for (or not) actually writing an LRP, including issues relating to the nature and scope of the paper. It also presents different types of LRPs, advises on reporting the methodology used for the selection of papers for review, and the structure of an LRP. An important conclusion is that the heterogeneity in LRPs is very large. This paper also presents some of the aspects that the authors feel are important structural and contextual considerations that help produce high-quality review papers.
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