Preparing Literature ReviewsUdgave 6

Preparing Literature Reviews is an accessible guide that provides easy to follow step-by-step advice on how to prepare qualitative and quantitative literature reviews. The 6th edition of this bestselling book retains its original lauded features of clear style and organization while bringing new chapters into the fold to address mixed-methods and theoretical frameworks in conducting reviews of literature.

The text walks the reader through both the conceptualization and the writing stages, offering templates for fostering different phases of designing and drafting required to complete the process of conducting a review of literature from start to finish, in empirical articles, theses, or dissertations. New examples of literature reviews utilizing various approaches have been added, and there is also additional coverage of concepts such as literature organization, plagiarism, reviewing, topic selection, and writing. Commentary on literature in a variety of fields assists readers with understanding the structure and components of literature reviews.

Perfect as an introductory or supplementary text, Preparing Literature Reviews offers a comprehensive consideration of each aspect of conducting literature reviews, making it an essential resource for students across the social and behavioural sciences, education, and the humanities.

The accompanying Instructor and Student Resources website provides free digital materials designed to enhance student learning and save instructors time when preparing lessons. Resources include:

• Flashcards for students to independently test their knowledge.
• Student focused materials including advice on writing style, plagiarism, literature mapping, and a theory evaluation checklist.
• Video explanations on Prisma 2020 and APA Journal Article Reporting Standards.
• Instructor checklist and PowerPoint slides that correspond to the chapters to save valuable time preparing lessons.