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How to Do Your Literature Review by Gary Thomas (2025, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSAGE Publications, The Limited
ISBN-101529673038
ISBN-139781529673036
eBay Product ID (ePID)27068274432
Product Key Features
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameHow to Do Your Literature Review
Publication Year2025
SubjectGeneral
TypeNot Available
AuthorGary Thomas
Subject AreaReference, Social Science
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height3.7 in
Item Weight16.8 Oz
Item Length0.2 in
Item Width2.7 in
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LCCN2024-935894
ReviewsThis text puts literature reviews in simplest and most logical order. The students/researchers who are new to research will find the content structured and easy to follow. The author has addressed complex research elements with relevance to literature reviews, providing a comprehensive guide to support learning, by providing steps which are easy to follow and understand. This book can be utilised with undergraduate or postgraduate learners. The online resources include the power points which provides supports for any research module and academics. There is also reference made to AI applications and how these can be utilised ethically in a way to support the student/researcher experience. I would recommend this text to any novice new to research.
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal300.72
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Table Of ContentChapter 1: StartingChapter 2: Scanning, skimming, saving and storingChapter 3: Sources, quality and criticalityChapter 4: ScopingChapter 5: Searching, screening and selectingChapter 6: Structuring a narrative reviewChapter 7: SystematizingChapter 8: Strategising: comparing systematic, realist and narrative reviewsChapter 9: Synthesising: storyline and theoryChapter 10: Synthesizing and analysingChapter 11: Scribing, concluding and stopping
SynopsisThis book will walk you through every step of crafting an excellent literature review. It will show you where to find sources, how to assess their quality, and how to combine and integrate these sources into the best possible literature review. From scoping the field to searching the literature to synthesising your findings, this book hits all the spots. Presenting a clear and detailed roadmap to ensure you don't miss a step, the book includes: · Advice on the best ways to scan and search the literature. · All the latest information and advice on using AI tools for searching literature. · Case studies and real-life examples from a range of disciplines so you can learn from other researchers who have been in your shoes. · DIY activities so you can practice your skills and get to grips with key concepts. · Guidance on how to analyse and synthesise the findings from your literature searches. · Advice and guidance on organising your writing. For tutors, each chapter is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation that will map onto a 10 or 11 week module. Written in Gary's signature easy-to-read style, this book is an essential companion for anyone conducting a literature review in the applied social sciences., A step-by-step, clear introduction to doing a literature review for beginners (at UG or PG level); written by a world-class textbook author., This book will walk you through every step of crafting an excellent literature review. It will show you where to find sources, how to assess their quality, and how to combine and integrate these sources into the best possible literature review. From scoping the field to searching the literature to synthesising your findings, this book hits all the spots. Presenting a clear and detailed roadmap to ensure you don't miss a step, the book includes: ? Advice on the best ways to scan and search the literature. ? All the latest information and advice on using AI tools for searching literature. ? Case studies and real-life examples from a range of disciplines so you can learn from other researchers who have been in your shoes. ? DIY activities so you can practice your skills and get to grips with key concepts. ? Guidance on how to analyse and synthesise the findings from your literature searches. ? Advice and guidance on organising your writing. For tutors, each chapter is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation that will map onto a 10 or 11 week module. Written in Gary's signature easy-to-read style, this book is an essential companion for anyone conducting a literature review in the applied social sciences.
LC Classification NumberH62.T4 2024
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