Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Author : Jose L. Galvan
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines

Summary : Guideline 12: If the Results of Previous Studies Are Inconsistent or Widely Varying, Cite Them Separately

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Author : Jose L Galvan
Genre : Psychology

Summary : • 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.

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Author : Melisa C. Galvan
Genre : Psychology

Summary : • Designed for students who will be writing research proposals, reports, theses, and dissertations. • The 15 chapters cover 191 guidelines for effective scientific writing. The guidelines are fully illustrated with easy-to-follow examples. • The guidelines describe the types of information that should be included, how this information should be expressed, and where various types of information should be placed within a research report. • End-of-chapter questions help students master the writing process.

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Author : Susanne Hempel
Genre : Psychology

Summary : 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.

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Author : Anneliese A. Singh
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines

Summary : "Subject Areas/Keywords: academic writing, behavioral sciences, dissertations, empirical articles, graduate students, graduate writing, journal articles, peer-reviewed articles, publications, research articles, research methods, research reporting, research reports, scholarly writing, social sciences, thesis DESCRIPTION Using rich examples and engaging pedagogical tools, this book equips students to master the challenges of academic writing in graduate school and beyond. The authors delve into nitty-gritty aspects of structure, style, and language, and offer a window onto the thought processes and strategies that strong writers rely on. Essential topics include how to: identify the audience for a particular piece of writing; craft a voice appropriate for a discipline-specific community of practice; compose the sections of a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research article; select the right peer-reviewed journal for submitting an article; and navigate the publication process. Readers are also guided to build vital self-coaching skills in order to stay motivated and complete projects successfully. "--

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Author : Sara Efrat Efron
Genre : Education

Summary : What is a literature review? -- Different orientations to a literature review -- Choosing a review topic and formulating a research question -- Locating and organizing research sources -- Selecting, analyzing, and keeping notes of sources -- Evaluating research articles -- Structuring and organizing the literature review -- Developing arguments and supporting claims -- Synthesizing and interpreting the literature -- The writer voice and the writing process -- Acknowledging sources: citations, quotations, and plagiarism -- Putting it all together.

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Author : Lawrence A. Machi
Genre : Education

Summary : 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.