Doing Your Literature Review : Traditional and Systematic Techniques

Lacey, Fiona M., Jesson, Jill, Matheson, Lydia

ISBN 10: 1848601549 / ISBN 13: 9781848601543

Published by SAGE Publications, Limited, 2011

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Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP72652434

Bibliographic Details

Title: Doing Your Literature Review : Traditional ...

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition.

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Synopsis:

This highly accessible book guides students through the production of either a traditional or a systematic literature review, clearly explaining the difference between the two types of review, the advantages and disadvantages of both, and the skills needed. It gives practical advice on reading and organizing relevant literature and critically assessing the reviewed field. Contents include using libraries and the internet, note making, presentation, critical analysis, and referencing, plagiarism, and copyright.

Review:

'Tasks, tips, examples, figures and summaries in each chapter give the book a "self-guided" feel appropriate in a textbook, and the language is rarely arcane. Four useful appendices and a fine index complete the work. Overall, this is a sound guide for the absolute neophyte in how to create useable literature reviews. Part 2 is especially recommended as a good discussion of the ways and means of writing reviews. The work is useful for students at most levels, and for those who teach research methods and want a clear guide for literature reviews for their reading lists' -
G. E. Gorman
Online Information Review

'The main strength lies in the book's practical nature. The authors place great emphasis on the importance of proper searching techniques and encourage the use of specialist librarians. Chapters on reading and note-taking skills contain useful detail often missing from similar books - such as which bits of an article to read first, and how to make and store relevant notes that will be usable later. The examples of how to improve specific passages of writing are very valuable.' (Jenni Brooks 2013-10-30)

The book does what it promises: it is an accessible and practical book, which many researchers can benefit from to improve their literature reviews. (Willemijn Krebbekx, Universiteit van Amsterdam)