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From daunting to doable in six steps Graduate students who turn in exceptional literature reviews are recognized as excellent critical thinkers, as well as masters of academic argumentation, research writing and writing academic papers. But literature searches and composing the review itself can be intimidating and frustrating. The six-step process pioneered by this book has made the task flowing and seamless for masters and doctoral candidates in Education and related fields. This updated third edition features a wealth of all-new content including: A flowchart that graphically illustrates Machi and McEvoy's process. Reflective Oversight boxes in each chapter that prompt readers to direct metacognitive activities. Links to online guides and resources. Expanded examples illustrating theoretical concepts. When you apply this system to your next literature review the work will be intuitive and enjoyable for you, and the results will impress your teachers and fellow researchers. "The Literature Review clearly walks educators through the steps to completing a literature review with helpful checklists and graphic representations of the process. It makes a very daunting task much more manageable and systematic." Andrea M. Capizzi Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN "This text is the best guide yet for our dissertation students. The format provides the learner with the framework to think about each step of the literature review process. This thorough and practical guide will provide candidates with the scholarly application that they require to think about their research." Barbara J. Poling, Interim Dean College of Education and Organizational Leadership, University of La VerneProduct Identifiers
PublisherCorwin Press
ISBN-101506336248
ISBN-139781506336244
eBay Product ID (ePID)219099025
Product Key Features
Number of Pages192 Pages
Publication NameLiterature Review : Six Steps to Success
LanguageEnglish
SubjectResearch
Publication Year2016
TypeNot Available
AuthorLawrence A. Machi, Brenda T. Mcevoy
Subject AreaEducation, Référence
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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight6.5 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number3
LCCN2015-048510
ReviewsThe Literature Reviewclearly walks educators through the steps to completing a literature review with helpful checklists and graphic representations of the process. It makes a very daunting task much more manageable and systematic for those who are new to writing literature reviews or who are having trouble getting started and maintaining momentum., The Literature Review clearly walks educators through the steps to completing a literature review with helpful checklists and graphic representations of the process. It makes a very daunting task much more manageable and systematic for those who are new to writing literature reviews or who are having trouble getting started and maintaining momentum., The authors have provided a primer for planning, creating, developing, and researching literature reviews for new and experienced social scientists., The Literature Review clearly walks novices through the steps to completing a literature review with helpful checklists and graphic representations of the process. It makes a very daunting task much more manageable and systematic for those who are new to writing literature reviews or who are having trouble getting started and maintaining momentum.
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal001.4
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Lc Classification NumberLb1047.3.M33 2016
Table of ContentPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsIntroductionChapter 1: Step One. Select a TopicChapter 2: Step Two. Develop the Tools of ArgumentationChapter 3: Step Three. Search the LiteratureChapter 4: Step Four. Survey the LiteratureChapter 5: Step Five. Critique the LiteratureChapter 6: Step Sic. Write the ReviewGlossaryReferences and Further ReadingIndex