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- Rule 1: Define a Topic and Audience
- Rule 2: Search and Re-search the Literature
- Rule 3: Take Notes While Reading
- Rule 4: Choose the Type of Review You Wish to Write
- Rule 5: Keep the Review Focused, but Make It of Broad Interest
- Rule 6: Be Critical and Consistent
- Rule 7: Find a Logical Structure
- Rule 8: Make Use of Feedback
- Rule 9: Include Your Own Relevant Research, but Be Objective
- Rule 10: Be Up-to-Date, but Do Not Forget Older Studies
Ten Simple Rules for Writing a Literature Review