Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
by By Galvan, Jose L.
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines , Writing , General

• Guides students in the preparation of literature reviews for term projects, theses, and dissertations.• Most chapters are conveniently divided into easy-to-follow guidelines, sequential steps, or checklists. Numerous examples throughout the book show students what should and should not be done when writing reviews.• Emphasizes critical analysis of reports of empirical research in academic journals—making it ideal as a supplement for research methods courses. This book makes it possible for students to work independently on a critical literature review as a term project.• Nine model literature reviews at the end of the book provide the stimulus for homework assignments and classroom discussions.• The activities at the end of each chapter keep students moving toward their goal of writing a polished, professional review of academic literature.• Most examples include material from recently published research. Includes nine model literature reviews for discussion and evaluation. Table of ContentsChapters1 Writing Reviews of Academic Literature: An Overview2 Considerations in Writing Reviews for Specific Purposes 3 Selecting a Topic and Identifying Literature for Review4 General Guidelines for Analyzing Literature5 Analyzing Quantitative Research Literature6 Analyzing Qualitative Research Literature7 Building Tables to Summarize Literature8 Synthesizing Literature Prior to Writing a Review9 Guidelines for Writing a First Draft 10 Guidelines for Developing a Coherent Essay11 Guidelines on Style, Mechanics, and Language Usage12 Incorporating Feedback and Refining the First Draft13 Preparing a Reference List 14 Comprehensive Self-Editing Checklist for Refining the Final DraftModel Literature Reviews for Discussion and EvaluationReview A: Cyberbullying Among College Students Journal of School ViolenceReview B: Waterpipe Smoking Among College Students in the United StatesJournal of American College HealthReview C: The Effect of Student Discussion Frequency on Mathematics Achievement The Journal of Experimental EducationReview D: Behaviors in Couples With a History of Infidelity Journal of Family PsychologyReview E: The Prevalence of Stalking Among College Students Journal of American College Health Review F: School Social Workers’ Experiences With Youth Suicidal BehaviorChildren & Schools Review G: Demographic and Academic Trends in Drinking Patterns and Alcohol-Related ProblemsJournal of Alcohol and Drug EducationReview H: Overnight Stays and Children’s Relationships With Resident and Nonresident Parents After DivorceJournal of Family IssuesReview I: Language Brokering: An Integrative Review of the Literature Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences Professor Reviews“Students have found Writing "Literature reviews one of the most helpful books.... Even students not in the course have gone to the bookstore looking for this book.”— Kathleen N. Bondy, University of Central Arkansas“Lucid, readable, and concise. Excellent detailed table of contents. Good full-length examples of literature reviews.”— Paul K. Dezendorf, East Carolina University“Excellent. A concise, ‘task analytic’ presentation of the complex steps necessary in writing literature reviews.”— Tom Cooke, Sonoma State University“Readable, concise, clear overview of the subject. My students rave about it. One said, ‘I will keep this book for my whole master’s [in nursing] program.'"— Madge M. D