Literature Reviews as Learning Tools in Technical Fields

Lawrence O. Flowers

Abstract: Literature reviews are a valuable teaching tool for undergraduate STEM education. Literature reviews are secondary sources derived from existing primary and secondary sources, such as articles, government data, books, and other information sources. Literature reviews are emerging as optimal pedagogical practices to reinforce STEM undergraduates? critical thinking, writing, and communication skills. The purpose of this article is to highlight the importance of focusing on information literacy skills and literature review writing skills in STEM courses. Focusing on faculty-guided literature reviews offers an effective technique to potentiate department-wide implementation of a cost-effective approach to increase student publications and workforce competitiveness. A series of coordinated educational research studies targeting students and faculty will elucidate the benefits of using this pedagogical approach to strengthen students? professional skills.

Keywords: literature review, information literacy, database, primary sources, secondary sources

How to Cite?: Lawrence O. Flowers, "Literature Reviews as Learning Tools in Technical Fields", Volume 14 Issue 9, September 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 723-725, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25915095545, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25915095545