Systematic approaches to a successful literature review

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Title:

Author:

Booth, Andrew, 1961-

ISBN:

9780857021342

9780857021359

Personal Author:

Booth, Andrew, 1961-

Publication Information:

London : Sage, 2012.

Physical Description:

279 p. ; 25 cm.

Contents:

1. The literature review: its role within research -- 2. Systematic approaches to the literature -- 3. Planning and writing a literature review -- 4. Defining the scope -- 5. Searching the literature -- 6. Assessing the evidence base -- 7. Synthesising included studies -- 8. Analysing the findings -- 9. Writing up and presenting data -- 10. Managing the literature project.

Abstract:

"Reviewing the literature is an essential part of every research project. This book takes you step-by-step through the process of approaching your literature review systematically, applying systematic principles to a wide range of literature review types. Through numerous examples, case studies and exercises, the book covers often neglected areas of literature review such as concept analysis, scoping and mapping."--Book jacket.

Subject Term:

Research -- Methodology.

Added Author:

Papaioannou, Diana.

Sutton, Anthea.

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Summary

Reviewing the literature is an essential part of every research project. This book takes you step-by-step through the process of approaching your literature review systematically, applying systematic principles to a wide range of literature review types. Through numerous examples, case studies and exercises, the book covers often neglected areas of literature review such as concept analysis, scoping and mapping.

The book includes practical tools for supporting the various stages of the review process, including;

- managing your literature review

- searching the literature

- assessing the quality of the literature

- synthesising qualitative and/or quantitative data

- writing up and presenting data

Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review is essential reading for any student or researcher looking to approach their literature review in a systematic way.