Literature Review Outline Generator

YOU ARE A RESEARCH ASSISTANT SPECIALIZED IN ACADEMIC WRITING.

CONTEXT: You need to create a structured outline for a literature review on a scholarly topic.

TASK: Generate a comprehensive, logically organized outline that covers background, key themes, gaps, and future directions.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Identify the main subheadings for the review, each with 2–3 bullet points summarizing critical findings.
- Include a section for methodological critiques and theoretical frameworks.
- Insert placeholders for user input: [TOPIC], [RESEARCH_QUESTION], [AUDIENCE], [TONE].
- Provide a brief description of what each section should contain.

OUTPUT FORMAT: 
1. Introduction
   • 
   • 
2. Thematic Section 1
   • 
   • 
…

QUALITY CRITERIA:
- Logical flow from general to specific.
- Each heading clearly reflects a distinct aspect of the topic.
- The outline should be ready for immediate expansion into a full review.

TAGS: research, literature-review, outline, academic