Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Paperback - 2017
by Jose L. Galvan; Melisa C. Galvan
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Readers largely praise this book as a practical, accessible, and step-by-step guide to writing literature reviews. It is frequently used in coursework, valued as a clear refresher for graduates, and cited as a helpful teaching resource. Strengths include its jargon-free explanations and straightforward organization. Critiques note that it can feel basic for advanced researchers, occasionally dull, and somewhat dated in its treatment of digital research; a few suggest that online resources and AI now cover similar ground. Overall, it is seen as a reliable primer for completing a literature review.
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- Title Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Author Jose L. Galvan; Melisa C. Galvan
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: seven
- Pages 288
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Routledge
- Publication date 2017-04
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780415315746 / 0415315743
- Weight 1.25 lbs (0.57 kg)
- Dimensions 10 x 7 x 0.65 in (25.40 x 17.78 x 1.65 cm)
- Category Psychology
- Library of Congress subjects Academic writing, Psychology - Research
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2016044168
- Dewey Decimal Code 808.066
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