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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.
List of contents
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
About the author
Andrew Booth is Reader in Evidence-Based Information Practice at the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), The University of Sheffield.
Summary
A technologically up-to-date and accessible introductory guide to doing literature reviews systematically.
Report
The second edition of this text is most welcome. The new chapter on selecting your review methods is excellent, readable and scholarly. There is more practical guidance on rapid reviews and integrating qualitative and quantitative data, which will be of great assistance to students and researchers alike. The new content on review tools and more highly developed secondary data research such as concept analysis are great additions.
Sue Schutz 20160309
