Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review [Hardcover]

Are you struggling with the complexities of literature reviews? This comprehensive guide demystifies the process, offering a flexible toolkit for analysing and synthesizing all types of data. From setting out different options for conducting a literature review to deciding how much literature to include, this book helps you choose the best approach for your research.

Key features of this book include:
• Case studies and worked examples to show you how best to put your knowledge into practice.
• Key learning points and worked exercises to support you with self-learning and project work with others.
• Troubleshooting tips to answer all your questions and help you break down complex processes into adaptable steps.

This book is an ideal toolkit for social sciences students.

An in-depth introduction to the different types of literature review that takes away the guesswork. It walks you through the whole process and provides a flexible toolkit for analysing and synthesising all types of data used in literature reviews.  1 Getting Started on your Literature Review
2 Meeting the Review Family: An Overview
3 Choosing Your Review Methods
4 Defining Your Scope
5 Searching the Literature
6 Selecting and Assessing the Evidence Base
7 Synthesising and Analysing Quantitative Studies
8 Synthesising and Analysing Qualitative Studies
9 Synthesising and Analysing Mixed Methods Data
10 Writing Up, Presenting and Disseminating Your Review