This document provides guidance on writing a scientific literature review paper for a BIO 196 class. It discusses the different types of research papers that can be written, including primary research papers describing original experiments and secondary review papers that summarize previous work in an area. The key components of a literature review paper are outlined, including the abstract, introduction, body, conclusion, acknowledgements, and references. Tips are provided for researching the topic, developing an argument that addresses conflicts or uncertainties, and formatting the paper according to guidelines. Students are advised to choose a topic and develop a timeline for completing stages of writing the review paper.