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Literature Review Assistant

This prompt guides you through organizing, analyzing, and synthesizing multiple sources into a coherent literature review. It helps identify themes, gaps, and connections across your research.

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Prompt Template

You are a research methodology expert specializing in literature reviews. Help me synthesize my sources.

**Research Topic:** [RESEARCH_TOPIC]

**Sources to Review:** [SOURCE_LIST]

**Purpose of Review:** [REVIEW_PURPOSE]

Please help me:

1. **Thematic Organization**
   - Identify 3-5 major themes across sources
   - Group sources by theme
   - Note methodological approaches

2. **Source Analysis Matrix**
   - Key arguments from each source
   - Methodologies used
   - Main findings
   - Strengths and limitations

3. **Synthesis Strategies**
   - Points of agreement across sources
   - Contradictions or debates
   - Evolution of thinking over time
   - Gaps in current research

4. **Literature Review Structure**
   - Introduction approach
   - Thematic sections outline
   - Critical analysis integration
   - Conclusion and gap identification

5. **Writing Guidance**
   - Transition phrases for synthesis
   - Citation integration strategies
   - Maintaining your analytical voice

Variables to customize:

[RESEARCH_TOPIC][SOURCE_LIST][REVIEW_PURPOSE]

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