Review of

Related
Literature
A literature review is the study of related resources about the topic you are studying. These
resources include books, articles, interviews, videos, and other media. It is also a critical
overview of the existing knowledge and allows you to identify relevant information or research
methods. It also helps identify any gaps in existing research.

Use the template below and duplicate it for each literature or resource related to your topic.

Research Topic: Write your research topic or question here.

 Author Write the author‘s name here in this format [Surname, First
Name].

Title Write the complete title of the resource here.

Publishing info List all information related to publishing, including the

following:

Date of publication
Place of publication
Publisher
Volume number of a journal, magazine, or encyclopedia
Page number(s)

For websites or other online resources, include:

Company or organization that owns or posts to the

website
URL (website address)
Date of access

Media type Identify whether the resource is a book, online article,

interview, video, or other media types.

Summary Write a summary of the resource contents here.

Relevance/ List relevant information from the resource that will help you
Important points better understand your research topic or question.

Other notes Add other notes here, if applicable.

Sample Resource:

Research Topic: How far does light from the sun reach?
Author Woodberry, Aurelia

Title The Boundaries of the Solar System

Publishing info Fig & Pear Publishing, United States, 2010, 210 pages

Media type Hardcover book

Summary The author discussed the different “boundaries” considered

by experts, some of which include the Oort Cloud and the
boundary between the solar wind and its interaction with the
interstellar medium.

Relevance/ Some of the questions discussed by the author were:

Important points
How far can light from our sun travel?
What planets can it reach?

Other notes None