Literature Reviews - the library has resources to help

Reviewing the literature is an essential part of a research project.

Below are some recommended library resources that you may find useful when starting.

Books:

Biggam, J. 2018,  Succeeding with your masters dissertation : a step-by-step handbook. Open University Press. Check availability

Booth, A., Papaioannou, D. & Sutton, A. 2011, Systematic approaches to a successful literature review, SAGE - check availability

Hart, C. 2017, Doing a literature review : releasing the research imagination. Sage. - check availability.

Holtom, D. & Fisher, E. 1999, Enjoy writing your science thesis or dissertation: a step by step guide to planning and writing dissertations and theses for undergraduate and graduate science students, Imperial College Press.- check availability

Jesson, J., Matheson, L. & Lacey, F.M. 2011, Doing your literature review: traditional and systematic techniques, SAGE - check availability

Machi, L.A. & McEvoy, B.T. 2009, The literature review: six steps to success, Corwin Press - check availability

Ridley, D. 2012, The literature review : a step-by-step guide for students, Palgrave Macmillan - check availability

Wisker, G. 2009, The undergraduate research handbook, Palgrave Macmillan - check availability

Note: if a book is not available you can place a request on the book by selecting the "Request" link above the book details.


Online resources:

How to write a literature review - ITT Dublin

The Final Chapter : The Undergraduate Research Project Guide - University of Leeds

Literature Reviews - University of Manchester - My Learning Essentials

Infographic: How to Read Scientific Papers from Elsevier