Whether you're writing your dissertation, an annotated bibliography or a research proposal, this guide covers everything you need to know in order to structure and write an expert literature review.
Sage Research Methods supports research at all levels with resources about every step of the research process. Follow this link to find and filter many resources about literature reviews.
The Project Planner from SAGE Research Methods is a really useful interactive tool to help you manage your project. Explore the section on Reviewing the Literature.
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This book takes students step-by-step through the process of writing a literature review, and equips them with practical strategies to help them navigate each stage. Each bite-sized chapter focuses on a specific aspect of the process, from generating ideas and pinning down the research problem through to searching for sources, citing references and planning, writing and editing the review.
This book looks at literature review in the process of research design, and how to develop a research practice that will build skills in reading and writing about research literature--skills that remain valuable in both academic and professional careers.
This book is a practical and readable guide that will show you how to successfully complete a research project plan or literature review as part of your final year assessment.
This accessible text provides a roadmap for producing a high-quality literature review. Each step of searching for, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing prior studies is clearly explained and accompanied by user-friendly suggestions, organizational tips, vignettes, and examples of student work. Also featured are excerpts from peer-reviewed quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods articles.