How to Write a Review Paper

Are you thinking about writing a review paper but are not sure how to go about it? In this video, I’ll cover the characteristics of a good review paper, provide some examples of review papers, and give a few tips on organizing and writing a review paper.

00:00 Intro
00:36 What is a review paper?
01:01 What are some types of reviews?
02:10 Why write a review paper?
03:02 What makes a good review paper?
04:19 Examples of reviews.
07:02 Who writes review papers?
08:13 How are reviews structured?
10:54 Final thoughts.

Here is a list of examples of review papers mentioned in the video:

Cahoon, D.R., K.L. McKee, and J.T. Morris. 2021. How plants influence resilience of salt marsh and mangrove wetlands to sea-level rise. Estuaries and Coasts 44; 883-898. 10.1007/s12237-020-00834-w

McKee, K. L. and W. H. Patrick, Jr. 1988. The relationship of smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) to tidal datums: A review. Estuaries 11:143-151.

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Thank you Karen - you've inspired me to finally start writing my first review paper!

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Thank you for this. I’m about to start my first review task on a book chapter. Your tips will go a long way.

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Thank you so much Dr. Karen for the insightful explanation. This might help me get unstuck in my review paper writing.

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Thank you, Dr. Karen! I can easily work now on my review paper.

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Thank you Dr Karen for a good explanation of how to write a good review paper

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[tnenssf]

Hi, ma'am! Information are very informative. I just need a suggestion, how can i draw the graph (not schematic diagram) for our review paper?

[sinoeurnsokha]

Hi, Doctor
I have a problem of review paper of topic with influence of SBM in educational function delegation on students’ outcome in primary school,
Please can you help me as possible you can.
The Best regards

[YHWH]

Thanks madam for your detailed explanation of the review paper writing process. Can you recommend any books on writing review, research articles, research proposal, thesis etc.

[lazher]

Thank you Karen for this amazing video. I'm already in. My question is how to choose a narrow subject when you find a similair work already published ?

[Thinker-gdck]

Dear Karen, you mentioned that a good review uses a logical structure, may I ask you what kind of structures are logical? Could you give us some examples?