This step-by-step guide takes the reader logically through the process of undertaking a literature review, from determining when this methodology might be useful, through to publishing the findings. It is designed particularly for students undertaking a dissertation using literature review methodology. However, it also caters to practitioners who wish to review the existing evidence in order to develop practice.
Key features of the text include:
- a chapter on what makes a good literature review, so that readers are clear and confident about what they''re aiming for;
- discussion of the value of literature reviews, whether for fulfilling the requirements of a course or for developing practice;
- a chapter structure that reflects the structure of a typical dissertation by literature review, making the material intuitive and easy to navigate;
- case examples throughout to illustrate how methodo
