Conducting research literature reviews
Subtitle: from the Internet to paper
By: Arlene Fink.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Sage Publications
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 245
Subjects: Research -- Methodology; Research -- Evaluation; Bibliography -- Methodology
Description: "Conducting Research Literature Reviews, Second Edition shows readers how to identify, interpret, and analyze published and unpublished research literature. The text also discusses the use of Boolean operators for simple and advanced searches and shows readers how to use bibliographic software to organize literature reviews and search "The Virtual File Cabinet." It also describes how to synthesize the literature as a stand-alone report or as a component of a paper or proposal." "This book is intended for anyone who wants to research social, health, educational, and business issues. It is ideal for students, researchers, marketers, planners, and policymakers who design and manage public and private agencies, conduct research studies, and prepare strategic plans and grant proposals."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.