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.
It is excellent to have a dedicated text for the literature review chapter of the masters dissertation. This is a significant contribution to the overall mark and an area where academic skills should be evident. Well-structured with study skills chapters to support independent learning - an issue for many international students who enrol at this University. This book will be recommended to all research methods stage students, commencing in semester 2 (February 2012), prior to the revalidated programme commencing in September. It is a confidence builder and encourages students to make a start on the final element of their study programme.
Has Jill Jesson/Sage considered recording a clip on You Tube to market this book more widely?
Essential reading for anyone who is involved with literature reviews at all levels, as it not only very comprehensive but still user friendly.
A useful and practical book but other books are recommended in conjunction with this one
A very useful resource for masters and postgraduate research students.
Dr Paresh Wankhade
Hope Business School
Liverpool Hope University
UK
This is a comprehensive guide to carrying out a literature review. It is clearly structured and of use to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. It has been added to the module reading list.
Although originally intended for post graduate students, this text is structured so logically that I have been recommending it to my undergraduate project students. Simple easy to understand and most of all easy to use, this is an excellent text that deserves a wide audience.
A sound resource for students studying to complete their FdA as it presents a clear guide for novices conducting a literature review. Placed on our reading list.
A thorough guide on literature reviews for post graduates and PhD students, explaining the different approaches and covering all aspects of a literature review, from reading to notetaking, to writing and referencing.
A nice little book offering sensible and practical advice to studetns on carrying out literature reviews. A welcome addition to my reading list.