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Introduction

What is a Review Paper?

A State of the art review

A Historical review

A Comparison of two perspectives review

A Synthesis of two fields review

A Theoretical model building review

Key Considerations for Writing A Review Paper

Keep your focus narrow.

Analyze, synthesize, and interpret.

Use only academic sources.

Document your sources.

Quote sparingly and properly.

Choose an informative title.

Consider your audience.

Elements of a Review paper

Title Page

Abstract

Introduction

Discussion

Conclusions

References

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Authors & Contributors

References

Here you report all the works you have cited in your paper. The format for a references page varies by discipline as does how you should cite your references within the paper. Ask your professor which style you should be following. Links to common style guides are listed below:

• The Columbia Guide to Online Style
• The Modern Language Association Style Guide
• The American Psychological Association Style Guide