Systematic Literature Review
Structured mapping of the state of research on a scientific topic
Prompt template
Conduct a systematic literature review on the topic of [TOPIC] following this structure: 1. **Search Strategy**: Identify relevant search terms, keywords, and synonyms for [TOPIC] within the field of [FIELD]. 2. **Source Evaluation**: Analyse the most important studies, theories, and findings. Assess quality and relevance based on methodology, sample size, and peer-review status. 3. **Thematic Synthesis**: Identify overarching themes, patterns, and contradictions across the literature. Draw connections between different research approaches. 4. **Temporal Development**: Outline how the research field has evolved since [TIME PERIOD], highlighting turning points or paradigm shifts. 5. **Research Gaps**: Explicitly identify areas where further research is needed. Target audience: [TARGET AUDIENCE]. Please structure your response with clear headings and use tables for comparative overviews where appropriate.
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [TOPIC][FIELD][TIME PERIOD][TARGET AUDIENCE]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- Specify the time period precisely (e.g., '2010–2024') to ensure the review reflects current scholarship.
- Name relevant databases (e.g., PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus) if you want the search scoped to specific sources.
- Define the target audience (e.g., 'PhD students', 'domain experts') so the level of detail is calibrated correctly.
Suitable open models
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