"Written in user-friendly language, this compact reference offers master's and doctoral-level students in education and the social sciences a roadmap to developing and writing an effective literature review for a research project, thesis, or dissertation. Organized around a comprehensive and detailed six-step developmental model, the book provides guided exercises, graphics, charts, and examples from the everyday experiences of researchers. Both novice and experienced graduate students will find invaluable assistance for: Selecting a topic; Searching the literature; Developing arguments; Surveying the literature; Critiquing the literature [and] Writing the literature review."--Publisher's website
Includes bibliographical references (page 159) and index