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BIOL 201: Ecology

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What are literature reviews?

Author(s) perform a methodical search for original research on a specific topic, then evaluate the selected research articles.

View an example of a literature review
Look at the methodology section of this paper and note how the authors choose the research reports.

How do I find literature reviews?

Most literature reviews are published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals. You can find them by searching with the following keywords:

Literature review
Systematic review
Literature search

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Find field guides online

Audubon: Guide to North American Birds
Find birds that live in North America
Global Freshwater Biodiversity Atlas
Learn about freshwater plants & animals.
PLANTS Database
"The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories." USDA