Systematic literature search, synthesis, gap identification, and narrative construction for academic research.
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# Skill: Literature Review
> Systematic literature search, synthesis, gap identification, and narrative construction for academic research.
## Metadata
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Skill ID** | literature-review |
| **Version** | 1.0.0 |
| **Category** | Research |
| **Difficulty** | Advanced |
| **Prerequisites** | None |
| **Related Skills** | academic-research, citation-management, dissertation-defense |
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## Overview
Literature review is foundational to academic research. This skill provides structured workflows for systematic searching, critical synthesis, and gap identification—transforming scattered sources into coherent scholarly narratives.
### Core Competencies
1. **Systematic Search** - Reproducible, comprehensive search strategies
2. **Critical Appraisal** - Quality assessment of sources
3. **Synthesis** - Thematic integration across sources
4. **Gap Identification** - Locating research opportunities
5. **Narrative Construction** - Weaving sources into argument
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## Module 1: Systematic Search Strategy
### The PICO(S) Framework
For empirical research questions:
| Element | Description | Example (AIRS) |
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