How to do your literature review / Gary Thomas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomas, Gary, 1950- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Research--Methodology.

Social sciences.

Research--Methodology.

Research.

Writing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2025.

Summary:

This book will walk you through every step of crafting an excellent literature review. It will show you where to find sources, how to assess their quality, and how to combine and integrate these sources into the best possible literature review. From scoping the field to searching the literature to synthesising your findings, this book hits all the spots. Presenting a clear and detailed roadmap to ensure you don't miss a step, the book includes: Advice on the best ways to scan and search the literature; All the latest information and advice on using AI tools for searching literature; Case studies and real-life examples from a range of disciplines so you can learn from other researchers who have been in your shoes; DIY activities so you can practice your skills and get to grips with key concepts; Guidance on how to analyse and synthesise the findings from your literature searches; Advice and guidance on organising your writing. For tutors, each chapter is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation that will map onto a 10 or 11 week module. Written in Gary's signature easy-to-read style, this book is an essential companion for anyone conducting a literature review in the applied social sciences.

Contents:

Starting

Scanning, skimming, saving and storing

Sources, quality and criticality

Scoping

Searching and selecting

Structuring a narrative review

Systematising

Strategising: comparing systematic, realist and narrative reviews

Synthesising: storyline and theory

Synthesising and analysing

Scribing, concluding and stopping.

Notes:

Core Text.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on XML content.

ISBN:

1-03-623267-0

1-5296-8577-X

1-5296-8579-6

9781036232672

OCLC:

1435929477

Publisher Number:

T287636