Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: Overview p.The multiple purposes of a literature review p.The multiple purposes p.Historical background p. Contemporary context p.Theoretical underpinnings p.Definitions and discussion of terminology used in the research p.Signalling a gap in previous research and using this to justify your own p.The significance of a problem for research p.Task 2.1 Reflecting on your own research p.Summary p. Sources of information and conducting searches p.What is a literature search?p.What are the purposes of a literature search?p.Sources of information p.Evaluating online sources of information p.Different types of research p.Tools for finding relevant sources p.The process of conducting a literature search p.The use of key words and Boolean logic p.Keeping up to date: ESS feeds and email alerts p.Social bookmarking p.Task 3.1 Tracking and recording your search p. Summary p.Reading and note-taking strategies p.Techniques for reading efficiently p. Critical reading p.Increasing your reading speed p.Reasons for note taking p.
Author: Diana Ridley
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1510095958