Guidance on Conducting a Systematic Literature Review. (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Xiao, Yu; Watson, Maria
• Is Part Of: Journal of planning education and research. Volume 39:Number 1(2019:Spring)
• Page Start: 93
• Page End: 112
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: literature review -- methodology -- synthesis -- typology; Regional planning -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Periodicals; City planning -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Periodicals; 307.12
• DOI: 10.1177/0739456X17723971
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0739-456X

Abstract

Literature reviews establish the foundation of academic inquires. However, in the planning field, we lack rigorous systematic reviews. In this article, through a systematic search on the methodology of literature review, we categorize a typology of literature reviews, discuss steps in conducting a systematic literature review, and provide suggestions on how to enhance rigor in literature reviews in planning education and research.