" This step-by-step handbook provides comprehensive and practical guidance on the process of researching a range of relevant literature on a subject, as well as planning and writing a literature review. The book takes a student friendly approach to offer complete novices a simple review of a process which is often central to producing a research study.
"Succeeding with your Literature Review" will enable you to: Design a literature review which is related to the main facets of a research project Conduct a logically-planned search for relevant literature Determine which literature is most suited to inclusion in your study Analyse the literature, drawing comparisons and connections where appropriate Appraise the strengths and weaknesses of relevant literature Write logically and rationally about the key features of literature Write a literature review in a sound academic style Understand how to relate a literature review to other elements of your study or dissertation Written by an author with extensive experience of supervising and examining undergraduate, Masters and doctoral dissertations, this book covers the latest trends, such as: RSS feeds, wikis, grey literature, blogs and forms of open access publishing. The book also includes examples of common pitfalls, good practice, key terms and questions to reinforce student learning and reflection.
"Succeeding with your Literature Review" is relevant in all subject areas and is essential reading for third year undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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" This step-by-step handbook provides comprehensive and practical guidance on the process of researching a range of relevant literature on a subject, as well as planning and writing a literature review. The book takes a student friendly approach to offer complete novices a simple review of a process which is often central to producing a research study.
"Succeeding with your Literature Review" will enable you to: Design a literature review which is related to the main facets of a research project Conduct a logically-planned search for relevant literature Determine which literature is most suited to inclusion in your study Analyse the literature, drawing comparisons and connections where appropriate Appraise the strengths and weaknesses of relevant literature Write logically and rationally about the key features of literature Write a literature review in a sound academic style Understand how to relate a literature review to other elements of your study or dissertation Written by an author with extensive experience of supervising and examining undergraduate, Masters and doctoral dissertations, this book covers the latest trends, such as: RSS feeds, wikis, grey literature, blogs and forms of open access publishing. The book also includes examples of common pitfalls, good practice, key terms and questions to reinforce student learning and reflection.
"Succeeding with your Literature Review" is relevant in all subject areas and is essential reading for third year undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Imprint | Open University Press |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | February 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2012 |
Authors | Paul Oliver |
Dimensions | 231 x 154 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 160 |
Edition | Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-335-24368-6 |
Barcode | 9780335243686 |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-335-24368-1 |