Galvan J., Galvan M. Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences

7th edition. — Routledge, 2017. — 301 p. — ISBN 978-0-415-31574-6.This useful guide educates students in the preparation of literature reviews for term projects, theses, and dissertations. The authors provide numerous examples from published reviews that illustrate the guidelines discussed throughout the book.Managing the Literature Search
Writing Reviews of Academic Literature: An Overview
Learn to Navigate the Electronic Resources in Your University’s Library
Selecting a Topic for Your Review
Organizing Yourself to Begin the Selection of Relevant Titles
Analyzing The Relevant Literature
Conduct a Deep Analysis of the Articles
Analyzing Quantitative Research Literature
Analyzing Qualitative Research Literature
Organizing Your Notes by Grouping the Results of Your Analysis
Writing The First Draft Of Your Literature Review
Synthesizing Trends and Patterns: Preparing to Write
Guidelines for Writing a First Draft
Guidelines for Developing a Coherent Essay
Editing And Preparing The Final Draft Of Your Review
Guidelines for Editing Your Essay
Preparing a Reference List