Doing Your Literature Review
Traditional and Systematic Techniques
- Jill Jesson - Aston University, UK
- Lydia Matheson - Aston University, UK
- Fiona M Lacey - Aston University, UK
Literature Reviews | Research Methods & Evaluation | Research Methods for Business & Management
The literature review is a compulsory part of research and, increasingly, may form the whole of a student research project. This highly accessible book guides students through the production of either a traditional or a systematic literature review, clearly explaining the difference between the two types of review, the advantages and disadvantages of both, and the skills needed. It gives practical advice on reading and organizing relevant literature and critically assessing the reviewed field. Contents include:
- Using libraries and the internet
- Note making
- Presentation
- Critical analysis
- Referencing, plagiarism and copyright
This book will be relevant to students from any discipline. It includes contributions from both a professor and a librarian, each offering expert advice on either the creation and assessment of literature reviews or the process of searching for information. It is also highlights the increasing importance of the systematic review for many disciplines and presents the specific challenges which it brings.
A very good book that breaks down this important academic skill into manageable pieces
Well written, concise and highly informative text. From straightforward definitions through to contemporary methods.
This is a practical guide for both beginners and those with some experience in research. It helps in doing literature review in a more systematic way. Chapter two especially exposed the students to the wide range of resources from which they can obtain literature for review. The step by-step guide in chapter 5 and 6 were very good in sharpening their skills in reviewing literature. The systematic review bit was more introductory and it brought in meta-analysis. I would have loved to see some introduction to thematic and narrative analysis along meta-analysis. I do recommend this book for use by undergraduate and graduate students and course tutors.
A clear text which could be a useful addition to reading for all levels of students undertaking research.
A very good book with some very useful examples of literature review content. Possibly more suited to postgraduate study than undergraduate.
A good level of detail for those students new to the literature review.
An excellent text. This is a must read for students undertaking research methods modules across the full range of business management programmes, Lee & Lings provide an interactive text which brings research methods to life, covering the key aspects methodology and methods.
This is a very useful book that is written in a user-friendly manner helpful for transition into post-graduate studies.
This is a real guide to carrying out literature reviews and differentiates between and tradition and systematic reviews
Dissertation study support module benefits from this text.
