The ‘How to do a literature review’ Online Course
INtroducing
Spoiler alert: Most people in academia don't know how to do a literature review. This doesn’t have to include you!
TEACH ME HOW TO DO A LITERATURE REVIEW
Sure, you’ve written essays or research papers before, but when it comes to piecing together a comprehensive, critical, and structured literature review, it’s like being thrown into the deep end—without a life raft.
You know you need a stellar literature review to start your research paper… but you keep putting them off. And for good reason.
BECAUSE HERE IS THE PROBLEM:
You’ve never been taught how to do a proper literature review.
Most people assume that plugging in a few search terms and scrolling through endless search results equals “doing a literature review.” Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. That approach leaves you overwhelmed and with no clear direction.
You think typing some keywords into PubMed is enough.
It’s a common myth: the more papers you find, the better your review. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. A truly impactful literature review isn’t about quantity.
You believe more search results mean a better review.
And even when you do attempt a literature review, it rarely – if ever – leaves you confident that it’s complete.
...But what if doing a literature review was actually simple and stress-free?
What if every time you sat down to work on it, you knew exactly where to start and what to focus on?
What if your review not only impressed your professor but also set the foundation for your entire research project?
What if every time you sat And what if you could finish it in half the time without second-guessing your work?down to work on it, you knew exactly where to start and what to focus on?
SPOILER ALERT:
Most people in academia don't know how to do a literature review.
I completed my tenure in one year instead of six. And here’s the best part:
I did it by publishing high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses. (Not just any reviews, but as a Cochrane author, setting the gold standard for evidence-based research.)
I didn’t work 80-hour weeks to make it happen.
(Instead, I used systems and strategies to streamline my writing process.)
And I didn’t wait for “inspiration” to strike.
(I followed a clear, step-by-step plan to turn ideas into published work every single time.)
Because you don’t need to overwork or stress to succeed in literature reviews. And I’ll show you how.
YOU don't have to be one of them!
Doing a literature review does NOT look like…
Copy-pasting keywords into PubMed and downloading every result that shows up.
Having a clear plan to search, organise, and summarise the literature efficiently.
Struggling to maintain consistent progrReading article after article with no clear idea of how it all connects to your researchess and meet your deadlines,
Knowing exactly how to evaluate and use the most relevant articles for your review.
Highlighting every other sentence in papers but never actually using them in your review.
It looks like…
Feeling confident that your review is complete and aligns with academic standards.
Stressing over whether your review is “good enough” or missing something important.
Getting feedback like, “This is one of the best-organised reviews I’ve seen” from your professor.
The truth is, your literature review is the backbone of your thesis or research paper. If you’re not doing it right, you’re setting yourself up for frustration and missed opportunities.
INTRODUCING...
HOW TO DO A LITERATURE REVIEW
By Prof. Benstoem
This is the literature review course you’ve been waiting for: a zero-fluff, step-by-step program that will teach you how to conduct and write a literature review with confidence – even if you don’t know where to start, feel overwhelmed by too many papers, or have never done one before – and make the process faster and more effective than ever.
TEACH ME HOW TO DO A LITERATURE REVIEW
In this module, we’ll set the stage for the entire course. You’ll learn the importance of a well-defined research question and how it shapes your literature review process. Plus, we’ll explore the two key types of literature reviews—Evidence Expeditions and Context Canvas—and why knowing the difference is critical for your success.
Module 1
An Actually Useful Introduction (Don’t Skip!)
Includes:
Lesson 1: Welcome to Sell With Stories
Lesson 2: What to Post on Your Instagram Stories vs. Feed
This module dives deep into developing a search strategy that works. We’ll cover frameworks like PICO, show you how to choose the right databases, and teach you to create a systematic and reproducible approach for finding the right literature.
Module 2
Mastering the Search Strategy
Includes:
Lesson 1: Welcome to Sell With Stories
Lesson 2: What to Post on Your Instagram Stories vs. Feed
This module dives deep into developing a search strategy that works. We’ll cover frameworks like PICO, show you how to choose the right databases, and teach you to create a systematic and reproducible approach for finding the right literature.
Module 3
Mastering the Search Strategy
Includes:
Lesson 1: Using PICO to Formulate Research Questions
Lesson 2: Choosing the Best Databases for Your Field
Lesson 3: Developing a High-Precision Search Strategy
The final step is translating your findings into a clear, impactful review. You’ll learn how to structure your literature review, integrate your evidence seamlessly, and close with confidence.
Module 4
Writing with Clarity and Impact
Includes:
Lesson 1: Structuring Your Review for Maximum Clarity
Lesson 2: Synthesizing Evidence Without Overwhelming Yourself
Lesson 3: How to Impress with a Solid Conclusion
Ask away!
Still have questions?
A: Unlike scattered resources, this course offers a precise, structured, and replicable approach forged from years of practical experience and global academic standards.
A: Absolutely! Our flexible strategies accommodate your busy lifestyle, allowing you to progress at your own pace.
A: Yes, the foundational skills imparted are universally applicable, transcending disciplinary boundaries.
A: Yes, you'll have lifelong access to the recording.
A: You can download them directly after purchase.
A: Yes! And access to all future updates of this course, free of charge.
But really…could this BE any more of a no-brainer?
It’s totally possible to feel confident and organized writing a literature review.
I’ll show you how. Stop making your literature review an overwhelming, last-minute scramble, and start making it the most strategic and stress-free part of your research.
TEACH ME HOW TO DO A LITERATURE REVIEW
