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.

New to the seventh edition:

• Each chapter breaks down the larger holistic review of literature exercise into a series of smaller, manageable steps
• Practical instructions for navigating today's digital libraries
• Comprehensive discussions about digital tools, including bibliographic and plagiarism detection software
• Chapter activities that reflect the book's updated content
• New model literature reviews
• Online resources designed to help instructors plan and teach their courses (www.routledge.com/9780415315746).

About the Author
Jose L. Galvan (Ph.D., 1980, UT Austin) is Professor Emeritus at California State University, Los Angeles. His academic career spans 39 years, including appointments at UCLA; Teachers College, Columbia University; California State University, Los Angeles; and San Francisco State University. Melisa C. Galvan (Ph.D., 2013, UC Berkeley) is Assistant Professor at California State University, Northridge.

Reviews

Excellent. A concise, 'task analytic' presentation of the complex steps necessary in writing literature reviews.

Tom Cooke, Sonoma State University

This is an excellent text for teaching both reading research literature and writing literature reviews.

Marilyn Meisenheimer, Bemidji State University

A wonderful step-by-step guide to the writing process. This book has an invaluable checklist for students who are writing literature reviews.

Peter J. Burke, Edgewood College

Literature reviews are high stressors for even the most accomplished students. This text greatly alleviates their anxiety with clarity, organization, examples, and easy-to-understand 'How to' tips. I won't teach research without it!

John O'Kane, Roberts Wesleyan College

Exceptional book-the only one in the field that actually helps students do the review and succeed at it.

Debra Mosek, University of Kentucky

This text is a masterpiece, carefully and thoughtfully crafted for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Ephraim Okoro, Howard University

Book Information
ISBN 9780415315746
Author Jose L. Galvan
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 566g