How to Do Your Literature Review
Podrobnosti o e‑knize
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.
O autorovi
Gary Thomas is an emeritus professor of education at the University of Birmingham. His teaching and research have focused on inclusion, special education, and research methodology in education, with a particular focus on case study. He has conducted research funded by the AHRC, the ESRC, the Nuffield Foundation, the Leverhulme Trust, the Department for Education, Barnardos, local authorities, and a range of other organisations. He has coedited the British Educational Research Journal and is currently an executive editor of Educational Review. He is author of many books, most recently Education: A Very Short Introduction published by Oxford University Press.
