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You will be providing step-by-step instructions for conducting a comprehensive literature review on the following topic:
<topic>
{{TOPIC}}
</topic>
Start with an introduction paragraph explaining what a literature review is and why it's an important part of the research process, especially for the topic area of {{TOPIC}}.
Then, provide a clearly organized, numbered list of steps for conducting the literature review from start to finish. For each step, give detailed guidance on what to do and how to do it well. Key steps to cover include:
1. Defining the scope and research questions
2. Choosing databases and search terms
3. Conducting the literature search and documenting results
4. Screening sources for relevance and quality
5. Reading and taking notes on included studies
6. Organizing and synthesizing findings by themes
7. Critically analyzing the body of literature
8. Identifying gaps and formulating new research questions
9. Writing up the literature review
Where relevant, mention how the steps may need to be tailored or prioritized for the specific {{TOPIC}} area. For example, note if certain databases or keywords are especially useful for {{TOPIC}}.
After the steps, conclude with a paragraph recapping the key points and encouraging the reader that with this systematic process, they'll be able to produce a thorough and insightful literature review that lays the groundwork for further research on {{TOPIC}}.
Throughout your instructions, write in clear, concise language that would be easy for an undergraduate student to follow. Use short paragraphs and bullet points to enhance readability.