Doing a Literature Search - A Comprehensive Guide for the Social Sciences

Informationen zum Autor Chris Hart is Senior Lecturer in Management and Organizational Studies at the University of Central England! Birmingham. Klappentext Doing a Literature Search provides a practical and comprehensive guide to searching the literature on any topic within the social sciences. The book will enable you to search the literature effectively! identifying useful books! articles! statistics and many other sources of information. Split into three parts! Doing a Literature Search takes you through the process step-by-step: Part 1 introduces the literature search! talking you through the organisation! planning and searching steps Part 2 explores literature types! giving you an overview of materials you can use and how to find them Part 3 takes you a step further! demonstrating advanced searching techniques along with using the internet. Whether you're looking to do a quick (indicative) literature search! or carry out a comprehensive search of literature! this handy guide gives you the tools and structure to undertake successful research. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university! to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research! SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the for tips! quizzes and videos on study success! Zusammenfassung This book provides a practical and comprehensive guide to searching the literature on any topic within the social sciences. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART ONE: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: ORGANIZATION OF THE LITERATURE! PLANNING TECHNIQUES AND SEARCH MANAGEMENT The Purpose of Searching the Literature Search Preparation and Planning Search Management PART TWO: LITERATURE TYPES: WORKING THROUGH THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL FRAMEWORK Quick Reference Materials Finding Books and Bibliographies Finding Journal Articles Finding Grey Literature Finding Official Publications! Statistics and Archives Finding Citations and Reviews PART THREE: USING INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY: MORE ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNIQUES Using the Internet for Literature Searching Advanced Searching Techniques ...

Product details

• Authors: Chris Hart, Christopher Hart
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.05.2001
• EAN: 9780761968108
• ISBN: 978-0-7619-6810-8
• No. of pages: 194
• Dimensions: 190 mm x 247 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Sage Study Skills Series; Sage Study Skills; SAGE Study Skills Series; SAGE Study Skills
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system