Writing a literature review as a class project in an upper‐level undergraduate biochemistry course

Abstract

AbstractA literature review is an important part of conducting academic research. Knowing how to conduct a literature search and write a high‐quality literature review is a valuable skill. Herein, the authors describe the method of introducing a literature review writing exercise in an upper‐level biochemistry course. Since 2020, authors have collaborated with numerous undergraduates writing literature reviews on topics in biochemistry that resulted in peer‐reviewed publications. Authors believe that this unique idea of providing a course‐based undergraduate research experience (CURE) to many undergraduates, especially those who otherwise do not receive collaborative research experience through traditional research paths, must be shared with other instructors.