Most PhD students write their literature review wrong. Here’s why.

Get a free template and walkthrough that gives you a clear, confident starting point — even when you don’t know what you’re doing yet.

Most PhD students write their literature review three times before they figure out what it’s actually supposed to do.

Often because nobody tells you how to do one. 

Your supervisor says “engage critically with the literature” and then leaves you alone with 200 papers and a blank page.

This free download cuts through that.

You’ll get:

  • A one-page Cheat Sheet that explains exactly what a literature review needs to do — and what to avoid — so you can stop second-guessing every paragraph.
  • A Worksheet to help you map out your research’s family tree, identify the gaps, and get your first draft moving.
  • Plus a free 10-part Thesis 101 email course. One email at a time, it walks you through every chapter of your PhD — what to write, what your examiner needs to see, and how to actually get it done.

Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been stuck for weeks, this gets you writing.

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