| Phys. Description |
x, 207 pages illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Reviews -- Mixed Methods Literature Reviews -- Selecting a Topic for Review -- Searching for Literature in Professional Journals -- Retrieving and Evaluating Information From the Web -- Evaluating and Interpreting Research Literature -- Applying Theoretical Frameworks -- Taking Notes and Avoiding Unintentional Plagiarism -- Preparing a Topic Outline for the First Draft -- Writing the First Draft: Basic Principles -- Writing the First Draft: Optional Techniques -- Writing the First Draft: Statistical Issues in Qualitative Reviews -- Building Tables to Summarize Literature -- Revising and Refining the First Draft -- Writing Titles and Abstracts -- Preparing a Reference List -- Introduction to Meta-Analysis. |
| Summary |
"Preparing Literature Reviews is an accessible guide that provides easy to follow step-by-step advice on how to prepare qualitative and quantitative literature reviews. The 6th edition of this bestselling book retains its original lauded features of clear style and organization while bringing new chapters into the fold to address mixed-methods and theoretical frameworks in conducting reviews of literature. The text walks the reader through both the conceptualization and the writing stages, offering templates for fostering different phases of designing and drafting required to complete the process of conducting a review of literature from start to finish, in empirical articles, theses, or dissertations. New examples of literature reviews utilizing various approaches have been added, and there is also additional coverage of concepts such as literature organization, plagiarism, reviewing, topic selection, and writing. Commentary on literature in a variety of fields assists readers with understanding the structure and components of literature reviews. Perfect as an introductory or supplementary text, Preparing Literature Reviews offers a comprehensive consideration of each aspect of conducting literature reviews, making it an essential resource for students across the social and behavioural sciences, education, and the humanities"-- |
| Subject |
Qualitative Research.
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Research Design.
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Review Literature as Topic.
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| Other Number |
2024020419 |
| ISBN |
9781032608266 paperback |
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