Once you have summarized the literature, you have to decide how to end your literature review. First, restate the major themes. Ask yourself. “What are the major results and findings from all of the studies I have reviewed?” Your answer to this question will result in the identification of three or four themes that summarize the literature. Then, briefly summarize what you learned about each theme. The summaries should emphasize the big ideas under each major heading in the literature review and highlight what the reader needs to remember from the summary of the review.