LibGuides: Psychology Research Guide: Literature Reviews

Literature Reviews

Writing a Literature Review - Psychology Dept. UCSD
APA Literature Review Guidelines
Purdue (Owl) Online Writing Lab

The term "Literature review" varies depending upon the purpose. It is always best to check with your professor on their preferred type and style when writing a literature review or systematic review. These links are guides to begin to understand process and some products.

Sources on Literature Reviews

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•Hart, C. (1998). Doing a Literature Review: Releasing the Social Science Research Imagination. London, UK: Sage Publications. Call number: H62 .H2566 1998.

•Galvan, J.L. (2006). Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Glendale, CA: Pyrczak Publishing. Call Number: H61.8 .G34 2006.

•Macauley, P. (2001). The Literature Review. Geelong, Victoria, Australia: Deakin University. http://www.deakin.edu.au/library/findout/research/litrev.php

•North Carolina State University Libraries. Literature Review: An Online Guide for Graduate Students (Video). Good overview for the graduate as well as undergraduate student.
Academic Writing: Reviews of Literature
(2001). Writer's Handbook.Madison, Wisconsin.The University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center.
"Writing a Literature Review Paper" - Video Tutorial
San Jose State University Tutorial

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