Literature reviews are common in most social scientific and scientific disciplines. They essentially summarize the previous research that has been done on a particular issue, pointing out agreements and disagreements as well as indicating where further study is needed. 

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There are several annual review journals, e.g.:

• Annual Review of Clinical Psychology 

Alternatively, search for something in PsycInfo and Click on All Filters. Then find Methodology and Literature review in the box that opens to the right. Finally, select Apply

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For an opinionated view of literature reviews, see Badke, W. (2017). The literature review in a digital age. Online Searcher, 41(3), 57–59. (TWU login required).

By far the strongest database for psychology and counselling is PsycInfo. The following four tutorials provide insight into how this database works and what it can offer you.

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• APA Handbook of Research Methods in Psychology (2012)  |   vol. 1   |   vol. 2   |   vol.3
• Encyclopedia of Personality Research (2012)
• Encyclopedia of Psychology Research (2011)
• Oxford Handbook of Qualitative Research (2014)
• Oxford Handbook of Research Strategies for Clinical Psychology (2013)
• Psychology Research Handbook (2006)
• SPSS for Psychologists (2000)