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Most PhD and Master's theses contain some form of literature review to provide the background for the research. Your literature review is intended to show your understanding of a subject area and identifies different research methodologies and tools. Read Writing a Literature review for practical tips that cover searching our resources, creating the basic structure and refining the final document. The study skills hub also provides a guide on conducting a literature review.
Refer to our guide on Conducting a literature review for further guidance, including carrying out a structured or systematic literature review.
Cranfield Libraries have several books offering guidance on how to approach and conduct literature reviews, including structured or systematic literature reviews: