The literature review : six steps to success / Lawrence A. Machi, Brenda T. McEvoy.

Author/creator Machi, Lawrence A. author.
Other author McEvoy, Brenda T. author.
Format Electronic
EditionFourth edition.
PublicationThousand Oaks, California : Corwin, [2022]
Copyright Date©2022
Description1 online resource (xx, 237 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Supplemental ContentEbook Central
Subjects
Research--Methodology. --Study and teaching (Secondary). --Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Research--Methodology. --Study and teaching (Higher). --Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Contents Step 1: Select and define a topic -- Step 2: Develop the tools of argumentation -- Step 3: Search the literature -- Step 4: Survey the literature -- Step 5: Critique the literature -- Step 6: Write the review -- Supplements.
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
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Source of descriptionOnline resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 14, 2022).
Issued in other formPrint version: Machi, Lawrence A. Literature review. Fourth edition. Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, [2022] 9781071852903
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