Preparing Literature Reviews

2016-09-13
Preparing Literature Reviews

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  • Author: M Ling Pan
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1351968475
  • Category : Psychology
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 289

• Illustrates all the steps in preparing qualitative and quantitative literature reviews. • Emphasizes topic selection, locating literature, and avoiding major pitfalls in evaluating and synthesizing literature. • Shows how to improve literature reviews through the judicious inclusion of statistical results found in the literature. • Provides easy-to-follow advice on how to avoid misrepresenting the results of published research in literature reviews. • The numerous examples throughout the text and the nine model literature reviews clarify the process of following the guidelines for writing solid, state-of-the-art literature reviews. • Shows students how to blend qualitative and quantitative approaches to preparing literature reviews without being overly mathematical. • Two chapters present clear explanations of how to conduct meta-analyses. • All examples have been updated to ensure consistency with the sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and the fourth edition of the American Sociological Association’s Style Guide.

Writing Literature Reviews

2016-08-17
Writing Literature Reviews

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  • Author: Jose L Galvan
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1351969110
  • Category : Psychology
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 333

• Guides students in the preparation of literature reviews for term projects, theses, and dissertations. • Most chapters are conveniently divided into easy-to-follow guidelines, sequential steps, or checklists. Numerous examples throughout the book show students what should and should not be done when writing reviews. • Emphasizes critical analysis of reports of empirical research in academic journals—making it ideal as a supplement for research methods courses. This book makes it possible for students to work independently on a critical literature review as a term project. • Nine model literature reviews at the end of the book provide the stimulus for homework assignments and classroom discussions. • The activities at the end of each chapter keep students moving toward their goal of writing a polished, professional review of academic literature. • Most examples include material from recently published research. Includes nine model literature reviews for discussion and evaluation.

Writing Literature Reviews

2017-04-05
Writing Literature Reviews

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  • Author: Jose L. Galvan
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISBN: 1351858920
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 309

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Preparing Literature Reviews

2016-09-13
Preparing Literature Reviews

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  • Author: M Ling Pan
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISBN: 1351968483
  • Category : Psychology
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 201

• Illustrates all the steps in preparing qualitative and quantitative literature reviews. • Emphasizes topic selection, locating literature, and avoiding major pitfalls in evaluating and synthesizing literature. • Shows how to improve literature reviews through the judicious inclusion of statistical results found in the literature. • Provides easy-to-follow advice on how to avoid misrepresenting the results of published research in literature reviews. • The numerous examples throughout the text and the nine model literature reviews clarify the process of following the guidelines for writing solid, state-of-the-art literature reviews. • Shows students how to blend qualitative and quantitative approaches to preparing literature reviews without being overly mathematical. • Two chapters present clear explanations of how to conduct meta-analyses. • All examples have been updated to ensure consistency with the sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and the fourth edition of the American Sociological Association’s Style Guide.

Conducting Your Literature Review

2020
Conducting Your Literature Review

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  • Author: Susanne Hempel
  • Publisher: Concise Guides to Conducting B
  • ISBN: 9781433830921
  • Category : Psychology
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

This book will help students formulate a strategy for making clear decisions about what to include and not include in their literature reviews, and avoid getting overwhelmed by the sheer volume of available research. It will also help them understand the steps that are needed to produce a reliable and unbiased summary of the existing research.

Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review

2011-12-16
Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review

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  • Author: Andrew Booth
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 1446253724
  • Category : Reference
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 289

Reviewing the literature is an essential part of every research project. This book takes you step-by-step through the process of approaching your literature review systematically, applying systematic principles to a wide range of literature review types. Through numerous examples, case studies and exercises, the book covers often neglected areas of literature review such as concept analysis, scoping and mapping. The book includes practical tools for supporting the various stages of the review process, including; - managing your literature review - searching the literature - assessing the quality of the literature - synthesising qualitative and/or quantitative data - writing up and presenting data Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review is essential reading for any student or researcher looking to approach their literature review in a systematic way.

The Literature Review

2012-06-08
The Literature Review

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  • Author: Lawrence A. Machi
  • Publisher: Corwin Press
  • ISBN: 1452240884
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 201

This new edition of the best-selling book offers graduate students in education and the social sciences a road map to developing and writing an effective literature review for a research project, thesis, or dissertation. Organized around a proven six-step model and incorporating technology into all of the steps, the book provides examples, strategies, and exercises that take students step by step through the entire process: Selecting a topic Searching the literature Developing arguments Surveying the literature Critiquing the literature Writing the literature review The second edition includes key vocabulary words, technology advice, and additional tips on when and how to write during the early stages--including the use of journals and memoranda--to make the literature review process a success.

The Literature Review

2012-07-23
The Literature Review

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  • Author: Diana Ridley
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 1446268047
  • Category : Study Aids
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 233

This second edition of Diana Ridley′s bestselling book provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a literature search and literature review, using cases and examples throughout to demonstrate best practice. Ridley outlines practical strategies for conducting a systematic search of the available literature, reading and note taking and writing up your literature review as part of an undergraduate research project, Masters dissertation or PhD thesis. New to this edition are: Examples drawn from a wide range of disciplines A new chapter on conducting systematic reviews Increased guidance on evaluating the quality of online sources and online literature Enhanced guidance in dealing with copyright and permissions issues. This book also comes with a companion website containing a wide range of examples of successful literature reviews from various academic disciplines. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!

Handbook of EHealth Evaluation

2016-11
Handbook of EHealth Evaluation

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  • Author: Francis Yin Yee Lau
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9781550586015
  • Category : Medical care
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 487

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Using Mixed Methods Research Synthesis for Literature Reviews

2016-03-03
Using Mixed Methods Research Synthesis for Literature Reviews

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  • Author: Mieke Heyvaert
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications
  • ISBN: 1483358305
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 170

This practical guide provides step-by-step instruction for conducting a mixed methods research synthesis (MMRS) that integrates both qualitative and quantitative evidence. The book progresses through a systematic, comprehensive approach to conducting an MMRS literature review to analyze and summarize the empirical evidence regarding a particular review question. Readers will benefit from discussion of the potential advantages of MMRS and guidance on how to avoid its potential pitfalls. Using Mixed Methods Research Synthesis for Literature Reviews is Volume 4 in the SAGE Mixed Methods Research Series.