literature-review

# 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 | --- ## 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 --- ## Module 1: Systematic Search Strategy ### The PICO(S) Framework For empirical research questions: | Element | Description | Example (AIRS) | |---------|-------------|----------------| | **P**opulation | Who is studied | Knowledge workers, AI users | | **I**ntervention | What is applied | AI-powered tools, copilots | | **C**omparison | Alternative | Traditional tools, no AI | | **O**utcome | What is measured | Adoption intention, behavioral intention | | **S**tudy type | Rese...