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Seminal works typically report a major breakthrough or insight into a topic. These articles report on studies that change our understanding of a topic or describe a new research method. Together, seminal articles form the "canon" of works critical to understanding a topic. When writing a literature review, it is essential you include seminal works on your topic.
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