How to Write a PhD-Level Literature Review with Obsidian and Zotero

In this video, I explain what a literature review is, go over the 3 main types, show examples, and walk you through my writing process in Zotero and Obsidian. Included are general strategies and things to think about that can help you conquer your next literature review. The concept of "Aboutness" and its importance in the process of crafting your main argument comes from the book, On Revision by William Germano (https://amzn.to/4vXnmt4). The Aboutness Algorithm that my advisor taught me comes from an editor he worked with. I'm not sure they want their name mentioned here since this isn't a published thing, but I'll see if I'm able to reach out! My advisor's very into algorithms, so I imagine calling it an algorithm is from him, but the formula itself is from that editor. 🔗 Links/resources mentioned in the video: Obsidian/Zotero setup:    • How to Connect Zotero and Obsidian for the...   Vault tour/my general writing process:    • PhD Student Obsidian Writing Process and V...   Anthony Grafton's The Footnote: A Curious History https://amzn.to/4smh050 Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolution: https://amzn.to/49jc8F4 The Oxford Handbook of Music and Emotion (great place to start if you are interested in how music expresses and induces emotion): https://amzn.to/3NnlkRg David Huron's work on music & sadness: Article: https://doi.org/10.1177/1029864911401171 Book: https://direct.mit.edu/books/oa-monog... --- MY FREE TOOLS 🎸 Chord Progression and Prompt Generator → https://girlinbluemusic.com/chord-pro... 🐈 Bongo Cat Metronome → https://girlinbluemusic.com/bongo-cat... 🕰️ Simple Metronome → https://girlinbluemusic.com/simple-on... MY COURSES 🎹 Chord Progressions and Harmony → https://girlinbluemusic.com/product/c... 🎵 How to build chords (free) → https://girlinbluemusic.com/product/h... 🎼 Start reading sheet music (free) → https://girlinbluemusic.com/product/h... ၊၊||၊ Beginner Music Theory: Your Quick-Start Guide (free) → https://girlinbluemusic.com/product/q... 👂🏻 Play Music by Ear → https://girlinbluemusic.com/product/p... MY EBOOKS 🎸 Chromatic Harmony: Advanced Chord Progressions → https://girlinbluemusic.com/product/c... 🎭 5 Popular Chord Progressions and How to Use Them to Express Any Emotion You Want (free) → https://girlinbluemusic.com/product/5... 🎹 Piano Patterns: Fingerings for Scales, Chords, and Arpeggios → https://girlinbluemusic.com/product/p... CONNECT WITH ME Instagram:   / girlinbluemusic   TikTok:   / girlinbluemusic   Website: https://girlinbluemusic.com --- Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Types of Literature Reviews and Examples 01:39 1. Grounding Your Own Research 02:23 Scientific Example of the 1st Type 05:26 Humanities Example of the 1st Type 08:55 Summary / State of the Field 09:21 Example of the 2nd Type 11:29 3. Expanded Annotated Bibliography 11:57 How to Write a Literature Review 12:00 Craft Your Research Question 13:47 Finding Sources 15:17 Organizing Literature Notes in Obsidian and Zotero 18:35 The Aboutness Algorithm 19:41 Analysis and Synthesis 20:52 Crafting the Narrative for Your Paper 22:26 Writing the Draft 23:42 The Editing Process 25:13 Conclusion #academia #academicwriting #literaturereview #girlinbluemusic #obsidian #zotero