Writing literature reviews : a guide for students of the social and behavioral sciences / Jose L. Galvan

Galvan, Jose L.

Writing literature reviews : a guide for students of the social and behavioral sciences / Jose L. Galvan - Glendale, CA : Pyrczak Pub., 2009 - xiv, 166 pages ; 28 cm

Chapters1 Writing Reviews of Academic Literature: An Overview2 Considerations in Writing Reviews for Specific Purposes 3 Selecting a Topic and Identifying Literature for Review4 General Guidelines for Analyzing Literature5 Analyzing Quantitative Research Literature6 Analyzing Qualitative Research Literature7 Building Tables to Summarize Literature8 Synthesizing Literature Prior to Writing a Review9 Guidelines for Writing a First Draft 10 Guidelines for Developing a Coherent Essay11 Guidelines on Style, Mechanics, and Language Usage12 Incorporating Feedback and Refining the First Draft13 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

"This easy-to-follow guide instructs students in the preparation of literature reviews for term projects, theses, and dissertations. There are numerous examples from published literature reviews that illustrate the guidelines discussed in this text. New to this edition: Most of the examples have been updated with material from recently published research. Also new: Seven new model literature reviews for discussion and evaluation have been added."--Publisher's website.

9781884585869


Social Sciences-- Research--Evaluation
Psychology--Research--Evaluation

H61.8 / .G34 2009

Actively maintained by Library Center and EdTech Departments at URBE University