Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review

This book takes the guesswork out of writing your literature review, providing a step-by-step process that works with any data. The Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review (third edition) by Andrew Booth, Anthea Sutton, Mark Clowes and Marrissa Martyn-St James is a comprehensive overview of the entire evidence synthesis process – from selecting the appropriate method for an evidence synthesis topic all the way to the analysis and dissemination of the review. This book is of relevance to anyone interested in evidence synthesis – from trainees to researchers to decision-makers. Anyone can learn something from this book, whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advance researcher in evidence synthesis. This book is perfect for university-level courses or for anyone interested in evidence synthesis. The exercises, toolbox, key learning points, and frequently asked questions were particularly helpful in advancing my learning. Whether you are new to literature reviews or working with new types of data, this book takes the guesswork out of writing your literature review. From deciding how much literature to include to managing your data, assessing your sources, and writing results, it outlines a step-by-step process that works with any data.

To help you choose best approach for your research, this book includes:
·       Worksheets and decision aids to help you plan and organise your literature review
·       Worked examples and case studies to show you what – and what not – to do in practice
·       Troubleshooting tips and answers to all your frequently asked questions
·       Online access to a literature review starter template, an exercise workbook, project diary template, and a source credibility checklist.

The perfect project support for any social sciences student, this edition also includes a new chapter on analysing mixed methods research.

• | Author: Andrew Booth, Marrissa Martyn-St James, Mark Clowes, Anthea Sutton
• | Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• | Publication Date: Nov 29, 2021
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781529711844
• | ISBN-10: 1529711843