Research
Literature Review Writing
A literature review isn't a summary of what others have written — it's a structured, critical argument about the current state of knowledge in your field. We help you build one that holds up.
About this service
A literature review does three things: it maps what has already been researched, it identifies what hasn't been, and it justifies why your study is the natural next step. Most students are taught to summarize. Examines reward those who synthesize and argue.
We work with students across all disciplines to produce reviews that are genuinely critical — that weigh evidence, identify contradictions, and locate the specific gap your research fills. Every source is properly cited, every paragraph is doing work, and the argument flows from broad context to your specific focus.
Whether you're starting from scratch or have a stack of papers you don't know how to organize, we can help — from selecting the right sources to structuring the argument to writing something that would withstand examiner scrutiny.
Who this is for
- ✓Master's students writing a literature review chapter for their dissertation
- ✓PhD candidates whose review needs to demonstrate mastery of an entire field
- ✓Undergraduate students completing a final-year research project
- ✓Anyone preparing a systematic or scoping review for publication
- ✓Students whose review was returned with comments about 'lack of critical engagement'
What's included
- ✓Source identification and selection in your topic area
- ✓Critical synthesis — not just summary
- ✓Clear thematic or chronological structure
- ✓Full citation in your required referencing style (APA, Harvard, MLA, Chicago, OSCOLA)
- ✓Identified research gap and justification for your study
- ✓Turnitin similarity report
- ✓Free revisions within 14 days
How it works
- 1
Submit your brief
Tell us your topic, word count, referencing style, and any sources you've already found. Upload your dissertation guidelines if you have them.
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Get a fixed quote
We review the brief and respond with a transparent, fixed price — usually within a few hours.
- 3
We write your review
A specialist in your field researches the literature and writes a critical, well-structured review. You can track progress in your dashboard.
- 4
Receive, review, revise
Download your completed review with a plagiarism report. Request any revisions free within 14 days.
Common questions
Do you just summarize the sources, or actually analyze them?+
Critical analysis. A good literature review doesn't just tell the reader what others have said — it evaluates the strength of the evidence, identifies competing interpretations, and explains what the field is still missing. That's the difference examiners reward.
How many sources should a literature review include?+
That depends on your level and discipline. For a Master's dissertation, 30–50 sources is typical. For a PhD, 80–150. For a shorter undergraduate review, 15–25. We can advise based on your specific brief.
Will you use the sources I've already found, or find new ones?+
Both. Send us the sources you've already collected and we'll build the review around them. We'll also identify additional relevant literature you may have missed — which is often the gap that costs students marks.
Can you match my university's exact formatting requirements?+
Yes. Upload your departmental guidelines or thesis template, and we'll follow them precisely — including heading structure, citation style, and any specific requirements around how sources should be integrated.
Is my work confidential?+
Completely. Your name is never shared with our writers, your files are encrypted, and we don't resell or reuse anything you send us. Every review is written from scratch for you.
What if I need revisions after receiving the review?+
Free revisions within 14 days of delivery. If the review doesn't match your brief, we'll fix it at no additional cost — no questions asked.
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Ready to start?
Submit your brief and we'll respond with a fixed quote — usually within a few hours. No obligation until you approve.