Isbn: 9781462564156 - writing the literature review, second edition: a practical guide (8 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Taking the stress out of a challenging process, the first book to focus on crafting different types of literature reviews (systematic, traditionalanarrative, and hermeneuticaphenomenological) is now in a revised and updated second edition. Sara Efrat Efron and Ruth Ravid explain the integral role of the literature review in a thesis, dissertation, term paper, or grant proposal, and guide writers to develop reviews that reflect their research questions, methodological choices (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods), and approaches to knowledge. The text provides a roadmap for each step of searching for, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing prior studies. It features examples of student work; excerpts from peer-reviewed articles; software suggestions for locating, organizing, and arranging sources; templates, checklists, vignettes, and group activities; and writing and organizational tips.New to This EditionChapter-opening vignettes that draw readers in to each chapter's content.New section on using AI in literature searches and expanded guidance for using electronic sources, such as EBSCO and Google Scholar.New or expanded discussions of constant comparative analysis, qualitative comparative analysis, finding and using gray literature, differences between literature reviews for class papers and research papers versus dissertations, the literature review across different dissertation formats, and more.New and updated literature examples throughout the book.Updated guidance for reference lists and in-text citations.Pedagogical FeaturesChapter-opening vignettes that serve as advance organizers for each chapter.Checklists and To Do activities that break down key steps to take.Boxed examples, graphics that organize and visually illustrate key concepts, summary tables comparing techniques, and software suggestions.Group activities to further explore and apply the methods discussed in each chapter.Detailed directions for using four different organizing strategies: synthesis matrix, summary table, mapping, and topic outline.End-of-chapter summaries and What's Next sections.Assessment matrices for evaluating and refining the completed review.The first edition won the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Nursing Research Category (First Place). The revised second edition of Sara Efrat Efron and Ruth Ravid's book simplifies crafting literature reviews (systematic, traditional-narrative, hermeneutic-phenomenological). It covers their role in research, offers step-by-step guidance, examples, software tips, templates, and organizational tools to aid writers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Condizione: New. Sara Efrat Efron, EdD, is Professor Emerita of Education at National Louis University. Her areas of interest include teacher research, mentoring, and moral and democratic education in times of crisis. Dr. Efron is coauthor with Ruth Ravid of Action Re.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Taking the stress out of a challenging process, the first book to focus on crafting different types of literature reviews (systematic, traditionalanarrative, and hermeneuticaphenomenological) is now in a revised and updated second edition. Sara Efrat Efron and Ruth Ravid explain the integral role of the literature review in a thesis, dissertation, term paper, or grant proposal, and guide writers to develop reviews that reflect their research questions, methodological choices (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods), and approaches to knowledge. The text provides a roadmap for each step of searching for, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing prior studies. It features examples of student work; excerpts from peer-reviewed articles; software suggestions for locating, organizing, and arranging sources; templates, checklists, vignettes, and group activities; and writing and organizational tips.New to This EditionChapter-opening vignettes that draw readers in to each chapter's content.New section on using AI in literature searches and expanded guidance for using electronic sources, such as EBSCO and Google Scholar.New or expanded discussions of constant comparative analysis, qualitative comparative analysis, finding and using gray literature, differences between literature reviews for class papers and research papers versus dissertations, the literature review across different dissertation formats, and more.New and updated literature examples throughout the book.Updated guidance for reference lists and in-text citations.Pedagogical FeaturesChapter-opening vignettes that serve as advance organizers for each chapter.Checklists and To Do activities that break down key steps to take.Boxed examples, graphics that organize and visually illustrate key concepts, summary tables comparing techniques, and software suggestions.Group activities to further explore and apply the methods discussed in each chapter.Detailed directions for using four different organizing strategies: synthesis matrix, summary table, mapping, and topic outline.End-of-chapter summaries and What's Next sections.Assessment matrices for evaluating and refining the completed review.The first edition won the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Nursing Research Category (First Place). The revised second edition of Sara Efrat Efron and Ruth Ravid's book simplifies crafting literature reviews (systematic, traditional-narrative, hermeneutic-phenomenological). It covers their role in research, offers step-by-step guidance, examples, software tips, templates, and organizational tools to aid writers. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: New. 2026. 2nd Edition. paperback. . . . . .

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Taking the stress out of a challenging process, the first book to focus on crafting different types of literature reviews (systematic, traditionalanarrative, and hermeneuticaphenomenological) is now in a revised and updated second edition. Sara Efrat Efron and Ruth Ravid explain the integral role of the literature review in a thesis, dissertation, term paper, or grant proposal, and guide writers to develop reviews that reflect their research questions, methodological choices (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods), and approaches to knowledge. The text provides a roadmap for each step of searching for, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing prior studies. It features examples of student work; excerpts from peer-reviewed articles; software suggestions for locating, organizing, and arranging sources; templates, checklists, vignettes, and group activities; and writing and organizational tips.New to This EditionChapter-opening vignettes that draw readers in to each chapter's content.New section on using AI in literature searches and expanded guidance for using electronic sources, such as EBSCO and Google Scholar.New or expanded discussions of constant comparative analysis, qualitative comparative analysis, finding and using gray literature, differences between literature reviews for class papers and research papers versus dissertations, the literature review across different dissertation formats, and more.New and updated literature examples throughout the book.Updated guidance for reference lists and in-text citations.Pedagogical FeaturesChapter-opening vignettes that serve as advance organizers for each chapter.Checklists and To Do activities that break down key steps to take.Boxed examples, graphics that organize and visually illustrate key concepts, summary tables comparing techniques, and software suggestions.Group activities to further explore and apply the methods discussed in each chapter.Detailed directions for using four different organizing strategies: synthesis matrix, summary table, mapping, and topic outline.End-of-chapter summaries and What's Next sections.Assessment matrices for evaluating and refining the completed review.The first edition won the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Nursing Research Category (First Place). The revised second edition of Sara Efrat Efron and Ruth Ravid's book simplifies crafting literature reviews (systematic, traditional-narrative, hermeneutic-phenomenological). It covers their role in research, offers step-by-step guidance, examples, software tips, templates, and organizational tools to aid writers. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…