Description
Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences, 7th edition
Jose L. Galvan and Melisa C. Galvan wrote this guide to help students prepare literature reviews for term projects, theses and dissertations. The book centers on critically analyzing empirical research reports, then synthesizing that reading into a structured narrative. The seventh edition breaks the process into smaller, task analytic steps instead of treating it as one large task.
New model literature reviews, chapter activities and examples of what to do and what not to do run through the text, giving students a reference alongside the instructions.
A step-by-step approach to a large task
The review process is deconstructed into clear, manageable steps rather than handled as a single overwhelming project, which is meant to reduce the anxiety students often bring to the assignment.
Working with digital research tools
- Navigating digital libraries
- Using bibliographic management software
- Using plagiarism detection software
Learning from real examples
Numerous excerpts from published reviews show both effective and ineffective writing, and new chapter activities give students practice applying each step.
Book details
- Title: Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Author: Jose L. Galvan and Melisa C. Galvan
- Edition: 7th edition
- ISBN-13: 9780415315746
Questions buyers ask
Who is this book on writing literature reviews for?
Undergraduate and graduate students in the social and behavioral sciences preparing a literature review for a term project, thesis or dissertation.
Does it focus on empirical research specifically?
Yes. It teaches students to critically analyze primary sources, meaning original reports of empirical research, rather than secondary summaries.
What changed in the 7th edition?
New guidance on digital libraries and bibliographic and plagiarism detection software, along with new model reviews and chapter activities.
Does the book include example reviews?
Yes. It provides excerpts from published reviews to show effective and ineffective writing side by side.
Does it break the writing process into steps?
Yes. The task is deconstructed into smaller, manageable steps rather than treated as one large project.
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