The book provides a practical guide to doing a literature review from start to finish. This third edition includes:

• Even more examples of real life research scenarios
• More emphasis on how to ask the right question
• New and updated advice on following a clear search strategy
• Expanded guide to using a range of critical appraisal tools
• More coverage of how to write up your results

Amazon reviews for the 2nd edition:

"This really helped me complete my dissertation. Well set out, easy to understand and for literature review beginners a very good place to start."

"This book has really helped me understand what a literature review is, and gives great insight into what is expected from your literature review."

"Buy this book: it's a God send!"

Over 25,000 copies sold

"This deceptively small book provides a comprehensive, user-friendly, step-by-step guide to the development of a literature review. Key strengths are the clarity of expression and the logical flow of information. Chapters match the stages of a literature review, from start to finish. Useful examples and key questions will help to keep the reader on track. With this book as your guide, developing a literature review need not be a daunting or overwhelming task."
Dr Merryl E Harvey, Senior Academic, Faculty of Health, Birmingham City University, UK