LibGuides: HS 305 Research Methods: What is a Literature Review?

Types of Literature Reviews

Books on Literature Reviews at McGrath

The Literature Review by Lawrence A. Machi; Brenda T. McEvoy A clear, understandable six-step method for streamlining the literature review process! Written in user-friendly language, this resource offers master′s and doctoral level students in education and the social sciences a road map to developing and writing an effective literature review for a research project, thesis, or dissertation. Organized around a comprehensive and detailed six-step developmental model, the book provides guided exercises, graphics, charts, and examples from the everyday experiences of practitioners. Both novice and experienced researchers will find invaluable assistance for: Selecting a topic Searching the literature Developing arguments Surveying the literature Critiquing the literature Writing the literature review
Call Number: LB1047.3 .M33 2009
ISBN: 9781412961349
Publication Date: 2008-07-10
Writing Literature Reviews-1st Ed by Jose L. Galvan
Call Number: H61.8 .G35 1999
ISBN: 1884585183
Publication Date: 1999-03-01
100 Questions (and Answers) about Research Methods by Neil J. Salkind "How do I create a good research hypothesis?""How do I know when my literature review is finished?""What is the difference between a sample and a population?""What is power and why is it important?"In an increasingly data-driven world, it is more important than ever for students as well as professionals to better understand the process of research. This invaluable guide answers the essential questions that students ask about research methods in a concise and accessible way.
Call Number: H62 .S3195 2012
ISBN: 9781412992039
Publication Date: 2011-06-07

What is a Literature Review?

A literature review discusses published information in a particular subject area.
A literature review can be a summary of the sources, but it usually has an organizational pattern and combines both summary and synthesis.
A summary is a recap of the important information of the source, but a synthesis is a re-organization of that information. It might give a new interpretation of old material or combine new with old interpretations.
A literature review is not an annotated bibliography in which you summarize briefly each article. While a summary is contained within the literature review, it focuses on and includes a critical analysis of the relationship among different works/sources.

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