Byrne, MichaelKeary, ELawton, Aoife2012-08-282012-08-282012-08-28Keary, E., Byrne, M., & Lawton, A. (2012). How to conduct a literature review. The Irish Psychologist, 38(9-10), 239-245.http://hdl.handle.net/10147/240231A literature review provides a basis for consolidating research findings within a specific area into a cohesive document that gives a clear indication of current progress, limitations and future directions of the research stream. It allows practitioners and researchers alike to keep abreast of the latest research findings (e.g., on evidence-based therapeutic interventions). The aim of this paper is to provide a practical overview of how to conduct and write up a literature review. Further to discussing the practicalities of how to carry out a literature search, the structure and methodology of a review article are considered. Finally, the subjects of formatting and publication are examined.enRESEARCHPSYCHOLOGYLITERATURE REVIEWArticleThe Irish Psychologist