This revised and updated article (about 6000 words) gives an easy step-by-step process to write a literature review. Following the six steps, one by one, will help you write a dynamic paper with a minimum of anxiety. Each step has activities that you can do if you feel stuck, that will help propel you toward completion. The companion article, How to Write a Literature Review, is a newly expanded article that explains literature reviews and how to write them.

“How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing” by Paul J. Silvia is a guidebook aimed at helping academics become more productive writers. In its second edition, the book offers updated advice to overcome common barriers to writing, such as excuses and bad habits, and provides strategies to motivate students, professors, and researchers.

Everything you need to know about the structure of a master’s dissertation is contained in this short guide. An outline of the different chapters you’ll need to include is provided, and each section is explained in detail so that you know exactly what you’ll have to do to succeed in your thesis.