#research methodology

Systematic Literature Review Assistant for Academic Research

Conduct a structured literature review on any research topic. Get categorized summaries, methodology analysis, gap identification, and citation formatting.

Act as a research methodologist and academic writing specialist with expertise in systematic literature reviews across STEM, social sciences, and humanities. Conduct a structured literature review on [Research Topic]. Inputs: Research Topic: [Topic] Research Question: [Your specific research question] Discipline: [Field of study] Scope: [Last 5 years / Last 10 years / Foundational + recent] Focus Areas: [Specific aspects to prioritize] Generate: Search Strategy: Suggested databases (e.g., Google Scholar, PubMed, IEEE Xplore, JSTOR) Search query strings with Boolean operators Inclusion/exclusion criteria Thematic Categorization: Organize existing research into 4-6 thematic clusters with: Theme name and description Key findings across studies Dominant methodologies used Points of agreement and disagreement among researchers Methodology Analysis: Summarize the most common research methods used in this field and their strengths/weaknesses. Key Studies Summary: For the 10 most relevant studies, provide: Authors and year Research question Methodology Key findings Limitations Research Gaps: Identify 3-5 gaps in the current literature that represent opportunities for new research. Theoretical Framework Suggestions: Recommend 2-3 theoretical frameworks that could support new research in this area. Literature Review Draft: Write a 500-word narrative synthesis connecting the themes and leading to the identified gaps. Constraints: Distinguish between peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed sources. Use academic tone throughout. Format citations in [APA / MLA / Chicago / IEEE] style. Acknowledge limitations of AI-generated literature reviews (verify all citations independently).