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PublisherRoutledge

ISBN-100415315743

ISBN-139780415315746

eBay Product ID (ePID)234609425

Product Key Features

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameWriting Literature Reviews : a Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences

SubjectMethodology, Research, Books & Reading, Research & Methodology

Publication Year2017

FeaturesNew Edition

TypeTextbook

AuthorMelisa C. Galvan, Jose L. Galvan

Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Social Science, Psychology

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight20.8 Oz

Item Length9.9 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number7

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2016-044168

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsExcellent. A concise, 'task analytic' presentation of the complex steps necessary in writing literature reviews. Tom Cooke, Sonoma State University This is an excellent text for teaching both reading research literature and writing literature reviews. Marilyn Meisenheimer, Bemidji State University A wonderful step-by-step guide to the writing process. This book has an invaluable checklist for students who are writing literature reviews. Peter J. Burke, Edgewood College Literature reviews are high stressors for even the most accomplished students. This text greatly alleviates their anxiety with clarity, organization, examples, and easy-to-understand 'How to' tips. I won't teach research without it! John O'Kane, Roberts Wesleyan College Exceptional book--the only one in the field that actually helps students do the review and succeed at it. Debra Mosek, University of Kentucky This text is a masterpiece, carefully and thoughtfully crafted for both undergraduate and graduate students. Ephraim Okoro, Howard University p;lt;/P> John O'Kane, Roberts Wesleyan College Exceptional book--the only one in the field that actually helps students do the review and succeed at it. Debra Mosek, University of Kentucky This text is a masterpiece, carefully and thoughtfully crafted for both undergraduate and graduate students. Ephraim Okoro, Howard University, Excellent. A concise, 'task analytic' presentation of the complex steps necessary in writing literature reviews. Tom Cooke, Sonoma State University This is an excellent text for teaching both reading research literature and writing literature reviews. Marilyn Meisenheimer, Bemidji State University A wonderful step-by-step guide to the writing process. This book has an invaluable checklist for students who are writing literature reviews. Peter J. Burke, Edgewood College Literature reviews are high stressors for even the most accomplished students. This text greatly alleviates their anxiety with clarity, organization, examples, and easy-to-understand 'How to' tips. I won't teach research without it! John O'Kane, Roberts Wesleyan College Exceptional book--the only one in the field that actually helps students do the review and succeed at it. Debra Mosek, University of Kentucky This text is a masterpiece, carefully and thoughtfully crafted for both undergraduate and graduate students. Ephraim Okoro, Howard University

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal808.0663

Table Of ContentPreface ; Part I: Managing The Literature Search; 1. Writing Reviews of Academic Literature: An Overview 2. Learn to Navigate the Electronic Resources in Your University's Library 3. Selecting a Topic for Your Review 4. Organizing Yourself to Begin the Selection of Relevant Titles; Part II: Analyzing The Relevant Literature; 5. Conduct a Deep Analysis of the Articles 6. Analyzing Quantitative Research Literature 7. Analyzing Qualitative Research Literature 8. Organizing Your Notes by Grouping the Results of Your Analysis; Part III: Writing The First Draft Of Your Literature Review; 9. Synthesizing Trends and Patterns: Preparing to Write 10. Guidelines for Writing a First Draft 11. Guidelines for Developing a Coherent Essay; Part IV: Editing And Preparing The Final Draft Of Your Review; 12. Guidelines for Editing Your Essay 13. Preparing a Reference List; Appendix A: Comprehensive Checklist; Appendix B: Sample Literature Reviews

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

SynopsisThis useful guide educates students in the preparation of literature reviews for term projects, theses, and dissertations. The authors provide numerous examples from published reviews that illustrate the guidelines discussed throughout the book. New to the seventh edition: Each chapter breaks down the larger holistic review of literature exercise into a series of smaller, manageable steps Practical instructions for navigating today's digital libraries Comprehensive discussions about digital tools, including bibliographic and plagiarism detection software Chapter activities that reflect the book's updated content New model literature reviews Online resources designed to help instructors plan and teach their courses (www.routledge.com/9780415315746).

LC Classification NumberH62.G246 2017