Writing Literature Reviews - Jose Galvan

Writing Literature Reviews

A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
186 Seiten
2015 | 6th New edition
Pyrczak Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-936523-37-5 (ISBN)
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• Guides students in the preparation of literature reviews for term projects, theses, and dissertations.


• Most chapters are conveniently divided into easy-to-follow guidelines, sequential steps, or checklists. Numerous examples throughout the book show students what should and should not be done when writing reviews.


• Emphasizes critical analysis of reports of empirical research in academic journals—making it ideal as a supplement for research methods courses. This book makes it possible for students to work independently on a critical literature review as a term project.


• Nine model literature reviews at the end of the book provide the stimulus for homework assignments and classroom discussions.


• The activities at the end of each chapter keep students moving toward their goal of writing a polished, professional review of academic literature.


• Most examples include material from recently published research. Includes nine model literature reviews for discussion and evaluation.

Chapters


1 Writing Reviews of Academic Literature: An Overview


2 Considerations in Writing Reviews for Specific Purposes


3 Selecting a Topic and Identifying Literature for Review


4 General Guidelines for Analyzing Literature


5 Analyzing Quantitative Research Literature


6 Analyzing Qualitative Research Literature


7 Building Tables to Summarize Literature


8 Synthesizing Literature Prior to Writing a Review


9 Guidelines for Writing a First Draft


10 Guidelines for Developing a Coherent Essay


11 Guidelines on Style, Mechanics, and Language Usage


12 Incorporating Feedback and Refining the First Draft


13 Preparing a Reference List


14 Comprehensive Self-Editing Checklist for Refining the Final Draft


Model Literature Reviews for Discussion and Evaluation


Review A: Cyberbullying Among College Students


Journal of School Violence


Review B: Waterpipe Smoking Among College Students in the United States


Journal of American College Health


Review C: The Effect of Student Discussion Frequency on Mathematics Achievement


The Journal of Experimental Education


Review D: Behaviors in Couples With a History of Infidelity


Journal of Family Psychology


Review E: The Prevalence of Stalking Among College Students


Journal of American College Health


Review F: School Social Workers’ Experiences With Youth Suicidal Behavior


Children & Schools


Review G: Demographic and Academic Trends in Drinking Patterns and Alcohol-Related Problems


Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education


Review H: Overnight Stays and Children’s Relationships With Resident and Nonresident Parents After Divorce


Journal of Family Issues


Review I: Language Brokering: An Integrative Review of the Literature


Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences

Erscheint lt. Verlag 1.1.2015
Verlagsort Los Angeles
Sprache englisch
Maße 216 x 279 mm
Gewicht 499 g
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Psychologie
ISBN-10 1-936523-37-X / 193652337X
ISBN-13 978-1-936523-37-5 / 9781936523375
Zustand Neuware
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