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Advice for Reading Scholarly Literature

Lessons on the Craft of Scholarly Reading
Short article by University of Tulsa Media professor Joli Jensen
"Literature Review"
This entry from the Encyclopedia of Research Design outlines the purpose, types, and standards for literature reviews.

Telling a Research Story by Christine B. Feak; John M. Swales Telling a Research Story: Writing a Literature Review is concerned with the writing of a literature review and is not designed to address any of the preliminary processes leading up to the actual writing of the literature review. This volume represents a revision and expansion of the material on writing literature reviews that appeared in English in Today's Research World. This volume progresses from general to specific issues in the writing of literature reviews. It opens with some orientations that raise awareness of the issues that surround the telling of a research story. Issues of structure and matters of language, style, and rhetoric are then discussed. Sections on metadiscourse, citation, and paraphrasing and summarizing are included.
Call Number: LB2369 .F43 2009 (shelves in lower RAL)
ISBN: 9780472033362
Publication Date: 2009-03-26
Writing Literature Reviews-6th Ed by Jose L. Galvan * 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.
Call Number: H61.8 .G3 2014 (shelves in Lower RAL)
ISBN: 9781936523375
Publication Date: 2014-01-01

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