Other systems for conducting literature reviews
In addition to these sources, consider looking for books focusing conducting research in your specific subject area. These will include discipline-specific methods in addition to general methods as described here.
Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy: The Matrix Method by Publication Date: 2017Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy: The Matrix Method, Fifth Edition describes the practical and useful methods for reviewing scientific literature in the health sciences. The goal of this text is to serve as a resource for students who need a practical, step-by-step set of instructions for how to organize, conduct, and write a synthesis of literature on a topic of their choice.
Doing Your Literature Review: traditional and systematic techniquesCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level, WA 950 J58d 2011- Bailey's Research for the Health Professional, 3rd edISBN: 9780803645134Includes a chapter on literature reviews.
Pharmacy research : a how-to guide for students, residents, and new practitioners by ISBN: 1582122415Publication Date: 2015Includes a section on conducting literature reviews.
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