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Writing literature reviews : a guide for students of the social and behavioral sciences  Cover Image Book Book

Writing literature reviews : a guide for students of the social and behavioral sciences

Galvan, Jose L. (Author).

Summary: "This easy-to-follow guide instructs students in the preparation of literature reviews for term projects, theses, and dissertations. There are numerous examples from published literature reviews that illustrate the guidelines discussed in this text. New to this edition: Three of the seven model literature reviews have been updated. Also new: A chapter on preparing a reference list has been added. This text has been a best-seller since the publication of the first edition in 1999." --publisher's website.

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  • ISBN: 9781936523030 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 1936523035 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: print
    xiv, 186 p. ; 28 cm.
  • Edition: 5th ed.
  • Publisher: Glendale, CA : Pyrczak, c2013.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Writing reviews of academic literature: an overview -- Considerations in writing reviews for specific purposes -- Selecting a topic and identifying literature for review -- General guidelines for analyzing literature -- Analyzing quantitative research literature -- Analyzing qualitative research literature -- Building tables to summarize literature -- Synthesizing literature prior to writing a review -- Guidelines for writing a first draft -- Guidelines for developing a coherent essay -- Guidelines on style, mechanics, and language usage -- Incorporating feedback and refining the first draft -- Preparing a reference list -- Comprehensive self-editing checklist for refining the final draft.
Subject: Social sciences -- Research
Social sciences -- Research -- Evaluation
Social sciences -- Authorship
Psychology -- Research
Psychology -- Research -- Evaluation
Psychology -- Authorship
Book reviewing
Scholarly periodicals
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Psychology
Research
Review Literature as Topic
Social Sciences
Writing

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  • 3 of 3 copies available at Camosun College Library.

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Interurban Library H 61.8 G34 2013 (Text) 26040002992275 Main Collection Volume hold Available -
Lansdowne Library H 61.8 G34 2013 (Text) 26040002991590 Main Collection Volume hold Available -
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