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Fourth edition. |
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1 online resource (xx, 237 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
The essential guide--updated, expanded, and easier to use than ever. Creating a successful literature review can be a daunting task, which is why so many researchers have relied on previous editions of this book to make the process more manageable. Using the six-step model, you'll work seamlessly to narrow your research topic, focus your literature search, negotiate the myriad of books, periodicals, and reports about your topic--and, of course, write the review. Updated, expanded, and reorganized to improve ease of use, the fourth edition of this bestselling handbook includes: New and improved graphics ideal for visualizing the process More explanations and tips, especially for writing in the early stages An expanded range of learning tools Additional reflection sections to direct metacognitive activities Four new reference supplements This pioneering book has provided countless graduate students and researchers with a road map to success. Its model takes you through the logical progression needed for producing a quality literature review--while taking the mystery out of the process. publisher |
| Contents |
COVER -- TITLE PAGE -- COPYRIGHT PAGE -- CONTENTS -- LITERATURE REVIEW FLOWCHART -- PREFACE -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- ABOUT THE AUTHORS -- INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER 1 -- STEP 1: SELECT AND DEFINE A TOPIC -- CHAPTER 2 -- STEP 2: DEVELOP THE TOOLS OF ARGUMENTATION -- CHAPTER 3 -- STEP 3: SEARCH THE LITERATURE -- CHAPTER 4 -- STEP 4: SURVEY THE LITERATURE -- CHAPTER 5 -- STEP 5: CRITIQUE THE LITERATURE -- CHAPTER 6 -- STEP 6: WRITE THE REVIEW -- SUPPLEMENTS -- SUPPLEMENT A -- THE ROLE OF THE LITERATURE REVIEW -- SUPPLEMENT B -- LITERATURE REVIEW 101 -- SUPPLEMENT C -- WRITING A JOURNAL -- SUPPLEMENT D -- SQRRR -- GLOSSARY -- REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING -- INDEX |
| Access |
Concurrent user level: Unlimited |
| Subject |
Research -- Methodology -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Research -- Methodology -- Study and teaching (Secondary) |
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Research -- Methodology. |
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Research -- Methodology -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Research -- Methodology -- Study and teaching (Higher) |
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Electronic books.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Machi, Lawrence A. Literature review. Fourth edition. Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, [2022] 9781071852903 (DLC) 2021035692 (OCoLC)1261768003 |
| ISBN |
9781071858974 electronic book |
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1071858971 electronic book |
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9781071858998 electronic book |
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1071858998 electronic book |
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9781071858967 electronic book |
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1071858963 electronic book |
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9781071852903 paperback |
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1071852906 paperback |
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