Review Essays for the Biological Sciences

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This guide will inform you of certain things not to miss when writing a review paper. It will also give you some information about using and documenting your sources.

Key considerations when 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.