Review Essays for the Biological Sciences

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When writing a review paper it is important to keep the scope of the topic narrow enough so that you can discuss it thoroughly. For example a topic such as air quality in factories could be narrowed significantly to something like carbon dioxide levels in auto manufacturing plants.

A good way to narrow your focus is to start with a broad topic that is of some interest to you, then read some of the literature in the field. Look for a thread of the discussion that points to a more specific topic.

For more information on narrowing your focus visit the Writing Center's Guide on Focus. This link will open a new browser window.