Performing a literature review consists of reading, analyzing, and documenting research sources, as follows:
- Locating literature pertaining to a specified topic
- Assessing information for accuracy
- Differentiating between objective and subjective sources
- Completing an accurate record of sources used (e.g., scientific magazines and journals, web resources, interviews with scientists or researchers, material provided by laboratories or businesses, and on-site visits), according to teacher-approved specifications and proper citation format
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does one locate information on a specific medical-related topic?
- What tools are important/useful in performing a literature review in the field of medicine?
- What precautions must be taken when performing a literature review?
- Why is a literature review important to medical research?