This article provides guidance on conducting a systematic literature review in the planning field. It discusses the typology of literature reviews, the steps involved in conducting a systematic review, and suggestions for improving the rigor of literature reviews in planning education and research. The authors conducted a systematic search of literature on the methodology of literature reviews, identifying 99 relevant studies. They categorized literature reviews into four types based on their purpose: describe, test, extend, and critique. Each type is explained with examples and the methodologies used. The article also outlines the process of conducting a literature review, including formulating the research problem, developing and validating the review protocol, searching the literature, screening for inclusion, assessing quality, extracting data, analyzing and synthesizing data, and reporting the findings. The authors emphasize the importance of a rigorous and systematic approach to literature reviews, and provide recommendations for improving the quality and rigor of literature reviews in planning. They also discuss the importance of using appropriate search strategies, selecting relevant keywords, and considering cultural and historical vocabulary changes when searching for literature. The article concludes with a summary of the process of conducting a literature review and the importance of following a systematic and rigorous approach to ensure the validity and reliability of the review.This article provides guidance on conducting a systematic literature review in the planning field. It discusses the typology of literature reviews, the steps involved in conducting a systematic review, and suggestions for improving the rigor of literature reviews in planning education and research. The authors conducted a systematic search of literature on the methodology of literature reviews, identifying 99 relevant studies. They categorized literature reviews into four types based on their purpose: describe, test, extend, and critique. Each type is explained with examples and the methodologies used. The article also outlines the process of conducting a literature review, including formulating the research problem, developing and validating the review protocol, searching the literature, screening for inclusion, assessing quality, extracting data, analyzing and synthesizing data, and reporting the findings. The authors emphasize the importance of a rigorous and systematic approach to literature reviews, and provide recommendations for improving the quality and rigor of literature reviews in planning. They also discuss the importance of using appropriate search strategies, selecting relevant keywords, and considering cultural and historical vocabulary changes when searching for literature. The article concludes with a summary of the process of conducting a literature review and the importance of following a systematic and rigorous approach to ensure the validity and reliability of the review.