Research Workflow

Literature Review Workflow

Write comprehensive literature reviews faster. AI helps organize sources, identify themes, and synthesize findings.

The Workflow

1
Import Sources
Bring in your papers and annotations
  • Connect Zotero/Mendeley library
  • Import PDF highlights
  • Add papers by DOI or title
2
Organize by Theme
AI helps categorize and group
  • Auto-detect themes across papers
  • Create custom categories
  • Tag key findings and quotes
3
Synthesize Findings
Turn sources into narrative
  • AI drafts synthesis paragraphs
  • Maintains proper citations
  • Highlights contradictions and gaps
4
Polish & Export
Publication-ready output
  • Apply citation style
  • Generate bibliography
  • Export to any format

AI-Powered Features

Theme Detection

AI analyzes your sources to identify recurring themes and concepts.

Synthesis Generation

Draft coherent paragraphs that synthesize multiple sources.

Gap Analysis

Identify what's missing from the literature in your area.

Smart Quoting

Pull relevant quotes and keep them properly attributed.

Supported Review Types

Narrative Review

Thematic synthesis of literature on a topic

Systematic Review

Comprehensive, protocol-driven analysis

Scoping Review

Mapping the breadth of a research area

Meta-Analysis

Statistical synthesis of quantitative studies

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sources can I include?

There's no limit. We've supported literature reviews with 200+ sources. AI helps manage the complexity.

Does AI write the review for me?

AI assists by drafting synthesis paragraphs, but you guide the themes, arguments, and final content. It's your review.

How are citations handled?

Citations are inserted automatically as you write. Connect your reference manager for seamless citation.

Can I collaborate with co-authors?

Yes, invite collaborators to help organize sources, identify themes, and write sections.

Ready to Start Your Literature Review?

Go from scattered sources to synthesized review in hours, not weeks.

Start Literature Review
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