Literature Review template
Theme-based synthesis structure. Use the section-by-section structure below as your scaffold — then open it in Folio to start writing, with citations and formatting handled as you go.
Structure
1
Introduction
Define the topic and scope of the review, and explain why it matters.
2
Themes in the literature
Organize the literature by theme or debate rather than source-by-source. Synthesize where scholars agree and disagree.
3
Gaps & future directions
Identify what is missing, contested, or unresolved in the current literature.
4
Conclusion
Summarize the state of the field and where your work fits in.
Start your literature review
Open this structure in Folio and write — free.