A literature review is not a list of summaries. It is an argument about what is known, what is disputed and what is still missing.
Define the scope
Decide on a time window, a set of keywords and the kinds of source you will include.
Read with a question in mind
For each source, note the claim, the method and how it relates to your topic.
Group by theme
Organise by idea, not by author. Each paragraph should compare several sources.
Find the gap
End with what the literature does not answer. That gap is where your own project fits.
Keep a table of sources as you go. It will save you hours when you start writing and help you spot patterns.
