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  How to Conduct a Literature Review in Notion (Step-by-Step Guide + Free Template) ✨ Introduction A literature review is a critical part of any academic writing process. It allows researchers to evaluate what has already been studied, identify gaps in the field, and build a strong foundation for their research question. However, managing dozens (or even hundreds) of sources can be overwhelming. That's where Notion comes in. With flexible databases and customizable templates, Notion can transform your literature review from a chaotic pile of PDFs into an organized, searchable system. In this post, I’ll explain how I conduct my literature reviews using Notion and share a free template you can duplicate and start using immediately. 🔍 Step-by-Step Guide to Using Notion for Literature Reviews ✏️ Step 1: Set Up Your Literature Review Tracker Start by duplicating the free Literature Review Tracker template (link below). The table includes: Column Description ✅ Reviewed A checkbox to tr...

🔥 How I Use Templates to Speed Up My Research Writing in Notion🔥 The simple system that keeps me focused, organized, and productive — even on tight deadlines. 🎯 Why Templates Matter for Student Research Let’s face it — research writing can get messy fast. Between reading dozens of sources, trying to keep your thesis on track, and organizing all those scattered notes, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck. That was me during my second semester. I had ideas but no system. I kept jumping between Google Docs, PDF downloads, notebooks, and sticky notes. The result? Wasted time, duplicated effort, and stress. Then I discovered Notion , and everything changed. Notion didn’t just give me a place to write. It gave me a system — a customizable workspace where I could build my own templates for managing every part of the research process. With just a few clicks, I could: Track my readings and summaries Organize literature reviews clearly Plan my writing step-by-step N...