Step 1 · Organize your sources
Literature Review Matrix Generator
Add papers you have read, compare their findings, and group them by theme. Download your matrix or turn it into an outline when you are ready.
Need a starting point? See a completed example or get a blank spreadsheet.
Your matrix
No account neededYour draft saves in this browser. Keep a backup before switching devices.
Add your first paper
Start with its title, a key finding, and a citation. Add more details as you read.
Export options & requirements
Only user-entered rows with a title, key finding, and citation, DOI, URL, or library note are included in outline and CSV exports. Sample details and page or quote notes stay attached when provided. Rows with repeated DOIs or URLs are excluded until you resolve the duplicates.
Copied tables and outlines use Markdown, ready to paste into a notes or writing app.
Backups & reset
Download a backup to keep every row, including unfinished notes. Import it to continue on another device. Importing replaces your current matrix.
Import accepts JSON backups from this tool. Edit CSV and Excel files in your spreadsheet app.