Getting Started on Your Literature Review

Taking a Systematic Approach to Your Literature Review

Choosing Your Review Methods

Planning and Conducting Your Literature Review

Defining Your Scope

Searching the Literature

Assessing the Evidence Base

Synthesising and Analysing Quantitative Studies

Synthesising and Analysing Qualitative Studies

Writing, Presenting and Disseminating Your Review

A technologically up-to-date and accessible introductory guide to doing literature reviews systematically.

Showing you how to take a structured and organized approach to a wide range of literature review types, this book helps you to choose which approach is right for your research. Packed with constructive tools, examples, case studies and hands-on exercises, the book covers the full range of literature review techniques.

New to This Edition:
Full re-organization takes you step-by-step through the process from beginning to end New chapter showing you how to choose the right method for your project Practical guidance on integrating qualitative and quantitative data New coverage of rapid reviews Comprehensive inclusion of literature review tools, including concept analysis, scoping and mapping With an emphasis on the practical skills, this guide is essential for any student or researcher needing to get from first steps to a successful literature review.