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OverviewThis useful guide educates students in the preparation of literature reviews for term projects, theses, and dissertations. The authors provide numerous examples from published reviews that illustrate the guidelines discussed throughout the book. New to the seventh edition: Each chapter breaks down the larger holistic review of literature exercise into a series of smaller, manageable steps Practical instructions for navigating today’s digital libraries Comprehensive discussions about digital tools, including bibliographic and plagiarism detection software Chapter activities that reflect the book’s updated content New model literature reviews Online resources designed to help instructors plan and teach their courses (www.routledge.com/9780415315746). Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jose L. Galvan (Professor Emeritus, California State University, Los Angeles.) , Melisa C. Galvan (California State University, Northridge, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 7th edition Weight: 0.725kg ISBN: 9781138294219ISBN 10: 1138294217 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 05 April 2017 Audience: College/higher education , College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface; Part I: Managing The Literature Search; 1. Writing Reviews of Academic Literature: An Overview 2. Learn to Navigate the Electronic Resources in Your University’s Library 3. Selecting a Topic for Your Review 4. Organizing Yourself to Begin the Selection of Relevant Titles; Part II: Analyzing The Relevant Literature; 5. Conduct a Deep Analysis of the Articles 6. Analyzing Quantitative Research Literature 7. Analyzing Qualitative Research Literature 8. Organizing Your Notes by Grouping the Results of Your Analysis; Part III: Writing The First Draft Of Your Literature Review; 9. Synthesizing Trends and Patterns: Preparing to Write 10. Guidelines for Writing a First Draft 11. Guidelines for Developing a Coherent Essay; Part IV: Editing And Preparing The Final Draft Of Your Review; 12. Guidelines for Editing Your Essay 13. Preparing a Reference List; Appendix A: Comprehensive Checklist; Appendix B: Sample Literature ReviewsReviews<em>Excellent. A concise, task analytic presentation of the complex steps necessary in writing literature reviews.</em></p> <strong>Tom Cooke, Sonoma State University</strong></p> <em>This is an excellent text for teaching both reading research literature and writing literature reviews.</em></p> <strong>Marilyn Meisenheimer, Bemidji State University</strong></p> <em>A wonderful step-by-step guide to the writing process. This book has an invaluable checklist for students who are writing literature reviews.</em></p> <strong>Peter J. Burke, Edgewood College</strong></p> <em>Literature reviews are high stressors for even the most accomplished students. This text greatly alleviates their anxiety with clarity, organization, examples, and easy-to-understand How to tips. I won t teach research without it!</em></p> <strong>John O Kane, Roberts Wesleyan College</strong></p> <em>Exceptional book the only one in the field that actually helps students do the review and succeed at it.</em></p> <strong>Debra Mosek, University of Kentucky</strong></p> <em>This text is a masterpiece, carefully and thoughtfully crafted for both undergraduate and graduate students.</em></p> <strong>Ephraim Okoro, Howard University</strong></p> Author InformationJose L. Galvan (Ph.D., 1980, UT Austin) is Professor Emeritus at California State University, Los Angeles. His academic career spans 39 years, including appointments at UCLA; Teachers College, Columbia University; California State University, Los Angeles; and San Francisco State University. Melisa C. Galvan (Ph.D., 2013, UC Berkeley) is Assistant Professor at California State University, Northridge. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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