Step 1: Identify a Trending Topic

  1. Use Trend Tools

    Search Google TrendsAltmetric, or a relevant analytics tool to find trending keywords or themes in your field. This will help you select good keywords for your literature search.

  2. Define Your Question

    Develop a question related to your findings.


Step 2: Set Up Your Document

  1. Download the Template

    Use the Atomic Article Template to format your article correctly.

  2. Create Your Title, Abstract, and Keywords


Step 3: Structure Your Literature Review

  1. Introduction

    Briefly introduce the topic and explain its relevance.

  2. Organise Literature with Reference Software

    Use tools like Mendeley or Zotero to organise references by theme and streamline your discussion.

  3. Methodology

    Detail your research process:

  4. Discussion

    Summarise key insights, using grouped themes for clarity.

  5. Conclusion and Future Research

    Answer your main question and suggest future research directions.


Step 4: Review and Submit

  1. Check the Guidelines

    Ensure your article meets all standards for submission.

  2. Submit Your Article

    Go to the submission page to upload your finished article.