Literature Review Workflow
Use this path for a reading group, survey talk, or seminar section comparing prior work.
bash
npx -y slidev-theme-scholarly init reading-session --template reading-groupRecommended layouts
- paper-summary for each focal paper.
- related-work-matrix for comparison.
- compare for two competing approaches.
- timeline for field history.
- references for sources.
Recommended components
- PaperCard for compact paper metadata.
- ContributionList for what each paper adds.
- CaveatList for gaps and limitations.
- Keywords for taxonomy terms.
- Cite for explanatory citation notes.
Useful snippets
bash
pnpm exec sch snippet append cite --file slides.md
pnpm exec sch workflow apply seminar --file slides.mdUse the bibliography slide early while drafting so unresolved citation keys are visible before export.
Theme mode and contrast
Literature reviews are citation dense. Prefer contentMode: light with chromeMode: match, avoid dark backgrounds behind long quote blocks, and use muted Highlight variants sparingly. See theme mode and contrast.