Writing Literature Reviews A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Audiences -- Unique Features -- New to This Edition -- Ancillaries -- Notes to the Instructor -- Special Acknowledgment -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Part I: Managing the Literature Search -- 1 Writing Reviews of Academic Literature: An Overview -- An Introduction to Reviewing Primary Sources -- Empirical Research Reports -- Theoretical Articles -- Literature Review Articles -- Anecdotal Reports -- Reports on Professional Practices and Standards -- The Writing Process -- Finding Your 'Writer's Voice': Writing for a Specific Purpose -- Writing a Literature Review as a Term Paper for a Class -- Writing a Literature Review Chapter for a Thesis or Dissertation -- Writing a Literature Review for a Research Article -- The Parts of this Text -- Managing the Literature Search-Part I -- Analyzing the Relevant Literature-Part II -- Writing the First Draft of Your Literature Review-Part III -- Editing and Preparing the Final Draft of Your Review-Part IV -- Activities for Chapter 1 -- Notes -- 2 Learn to Navigate the Electronic Resources in Your University's Library -- Step 1: Formalize Your Institutional Affiliation with Your University Library -- Step 2: Set Up Your Online Access Credentials and/or Proxy Server -- Step 3: Inquire about University Library Research Workshops -- Step 4: Select a Search Engine that Best Suits Your Needs -- Step 5: Familiarize Yourself with How Online Databases Function -- Step 6: Experiment with the "Advanced Search" Feature -- Step 7: Identify an Array of Subject Keywords to Locate Your Sources -- Step 8: Learn How You Can Access the Articles You Choose -- Step 9: Identify Additional Databases that May Be Useful for Your Field of Study -- Step 10: Repeat the Search Procedures with Other Databases -- Activities for Chapter 2 -- Note