Doing Your Literature Review
Traditional and Systematic Techniques
- Jill Jesson - Aston University, UK
- Lydia Matheson - Aston University, UK
- Fiona M Lacey - Aston University, UK
The literature review is a compulsory part of research and, increasingly, may form the whole of a student research project. This highly accessible book guides students through the production of either a traditional or a systematic literature review, clearly explaining the difference between the two types of review, the advantages and disadvantages of both, and the skills needed. It gives practical advice on reading and organizing relevant literature and critically assessing the reviewed field. Contents include:
- Using libraries and the internet
- Note making
- Presentation
- Critical analysis
- Referencing, plagiarism and copyright
This book will be relevant to students from any discipline. It includes contributions from both a professor and a librarian, each offering expert advice on either the creation and assessment of literature reviews or the process of searching for information. It is also highlights the increasing importance of the systematic review for many disciplines and presents the specific challenges which it brings.
Excellent book which addresses clearly the steps and principles of systematic lit review. This book should be on every PG and PG students' reading list!
We plan to recommend this text for students who are using literature review as the main methodology in their dissertation studies.
I found this book particularly useful and comprehensive as well as easy to digest. The concepts were clear and entailed fluid explanations.
Went for a book specifically on systematic reviews instead.
A very easy to understand text that will be very useful for any first time researcher undertaking their first literature review. I will be recommending this to my students.
This is a easy book to read with good clear advice on how & why to do your literature review
The book is easy to read and understand. Good for students to use as a step by step guidebook in constructing their literature reviews.
The writing of literature reviews is now a common practice for students at all levels and this text provides a useful, practical resource that learners find easy to apply.
Excellent, clearly written with plenty of examples for what can often be a dry subject area. Will be an essential read.
This book has now been placed on our recommended list for the third year U/G dissertation students. I am also recommending post-graduate students - a very valuable resource.
Sage College Publishing
