Doing a literature search : a comprehensive guide for the social sciences

Author(s)

• Hart, Chris

Bibliographic Information

Doing a literature search : a comprehensive guide for the social sciences

Chris Hart

（Sage study skills）

Sage Publications, 2001

• : pbk

Note

Description based on reprinted 2012

Differs from <BA53915124> in series statement

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Doing a Literature Search provides a practical and comprehensive guide to searching the literature on any topic within the social sciences. The book will enable you to search the literature effectively, identifying useful books, articles, statistics and many other sources of information. Split into three parts, Doing a Literature Search takes you through the process step-by-step: Part 1 introduces the literature search, talking you through the organisation, planning and searching steps Part 2 explores literature types, giving you an overview of materials you can use and how to find them Part 3 takes you a step further, demonstrating advanced searching techniques along with using the internet. Whether you're looking to do a quick (indicative) literature search, or carry out a comprehensive search of literature, this handy guide gives you the tools and structure to undertake successful research. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

Table of Contents

PART ONE: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: ORGANIZATION OF THE LITERATURE, PLANNING TECHNIQUES AND SEARCH MANAGEMENT The Purpose of Searching the Literature Search Preparation and Planning Search Management PART TWO: LITERATURE TYPES: WORKING THROUGH THE BIBLIOGRAPHICAL FRAMEWORK Quick Reference Materials Finding Books and Bibliographies Finding Journal Articles Finding Grey Literature Finding Official Publications, Statistics and Archives Finding Citations and Reviews PART THREE: USING INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY: MORE ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNIQUES Using the Internet for Literature Searching Advanced Searching Techniques

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• NCID: BB20420531
• ISBN:
  • 9780761968108
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 194 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : H62
  • DC20 : 025.524
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Social sciences -- Research
  • LCSH : Searching, Bibliographical
  • LCSH : Database searching
  • LCSH : Social sciences -- Information resources
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA60272920