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Vanderbilt Writing Studio
The Vanderbilt Writing Studio staff is available to help students master the skills of writing at any stage in the writing process. This may include anything from how to effectively incorporate the evidence you find through library research into your papers to how to create an outline or how to revise a paper. Like the Libraries, the Writing Studio is an important member of the academic support team on campus.
- Writing Studio ResourcesFind handouts, dictionaries, grammar guides, and more.
- Schedule an Appointment with a Writing TutorYou'll need to login with your VUNet ID and password.
The Process
Writing a Literature Review
According to the sixth edition of the APA Publication Manual, a literature review is "a critical evaluation of material that has already been published." As one embarks on creating a literature review, it is important to note that the grouping of components within a literature review can be arranged according to the author's discretion. However, it is important for the author to ensure the review reflects current APA publication standards.
This 10 minute video from NC State University Libraries provides a concise overview of literature reviews.
- Literature Reviews: An Overview for Graduate StudentsVideo courtesy of North Carolina State University Libraries.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Section 1.02 discusses how to write an APA based Literature Review
