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The Literature Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students
Diana Ridley
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Description for The Literature Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students
Paperback. The complete guide to doing a literature search and review also contains a wealth of features to calm students overwhelmed at the prospect of doing their dissertation or thesis Series: Sage Study Skills Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: DSA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 169 x 13. Weight in Grams: 402.
This second edition of Diana Ridley′s bestselling book provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a literature search and literature review, using cases and examples throughout to demonstrate best practice. Ridley outlines practical strategies for conducting a systematic search of the available literature, reading and note taking and writing up your literature review as part of an undergraduate research project, Masters dissertation or PhD thesis.
This second edition of Diana Ridley′s bestselling book provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a literature search and literature review, using cases and examples throughout to demonstrate best practice. Ridley outlines practical strategies for conducting a systematic search of the available literature, reading and note taking and writing up your literature review as part of an undergraduate research project, Masters dissertation or PhD thesis.
New to this edition are:
- Examples drawn from a wide range of disciplines
- A new chapter on conducting systematic reviews
- Increased guidance on evaluating the quality of online sources and online literature
- Enhanced guidance ... Read more
This book also comes with a companion website containing a wide range of examples of successful literature reviews from various academic disciplines.
SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!
Product Details
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Sage Study Skills Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781446201435
SKU
V9781446201435
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Ref
99-2
About Diana Ridley
Diana Ridley is a Senior Lecturer at the TESOL Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, UK where she supervises research students in the fields of English language teaching and academic literacies.
Reviews for The Literature Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students
′The Literature Review is a clearly written and easily accessible self-guided introduction packed with detailed examples. It′s especially useful for budding researchers unfamiliar with crafting literature reviews that support strong theory development and empirical testing. I recommend it to every first-year doctoral student′ - Michael R. Hyman Distinguished Achievement Professor, New Mexico State University