Ten Simple Rules for Writing a Literature Review

Reviewing the literature requires the ability to juggle multiple tasks, from finding and evaluating relevant material to synthesising information

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Ten Simple Rules for Writing a Literature Review

Reviewing the literature requires the ability to juggle multiple tasks, from finding and evaluating relevant material to synthesising information from various sources, from critical thinking to para- phrasing, evaluating, and citation skills.

In this contribution, I share ten simple rules I learned working on about 25 literature reviews as a PhD and postdoc-toral student. Ideas and insights also come from discussions with coauthors and colleagues, as well as feedback from reviewers and editors...