Writing a review of the literature on a given topic can seem like a daunting task. Before you begin, make sure you understand the parameters of the literature review assignment. For this particular assignment, the literature review will be 4-to-6 pages in length, and will include 10 peer-reviewed articles. The linked resources below provide an overview and example of how to construct a literature review and what should be included in the review.
The two items below are available through the NNU Library and will walk you through the process of creating a literature review.
Doing a Literature Review in Nursing, Health and Social Care
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How do I start my literature review? What sources can I go to for information? How do I analyse the work of others? This clear, practical book guides readers undertaking their own literature review through the process, giving them the skills and knowledge they need for success. The chapters address: - Different types of literature reviews - Critically analysing material - Presenting the final piece of work - Best practice in referencing and plagiarism - Systematic approaches to literature reviews It will be an essential guide for all nursing and all allied healthcare students, as well as professionals working in practice.
Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy the Matrix Method
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Health 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.Key Features: Includes author hints for conducting a reviewCaroline's Quest details the process for conducting a reviewMethod Maps provide a visual approach for conducting a methodological reviewData Visualization reviews the history of data visualization to communicate scientific findings Features websites and e-tutorials for citing reference materials
A list of licensed databases and subscription journals available through NNU Riley is provided below. Also included are some free search engines by which to locate peer-reviewed content. The list of journals is not exhaustive. There is access to many journals through databases like EBSCO and ProQuest.
Print journals are located on the second floor of the Leah Peterson Learning Commons/Riley Library. They are on the west end of the building (closest to the Thomas Health & Science Building). Items are arranged alphabetically by title. Ask a librarian or someone at the Learning Commons Service Desk if you need assistance locating a title or issue.
The best source for tests and measures is the research literature, including dissertations. Reviewing the Methodology section of research articles will name the instrument used the study and may sometimes be included in an appendix. It's always good practice to contact the author of the study for permission to use the instrument listed.
The Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print is also a good resource for locating instruments. Keep in mind the instruments in this source are commercially-based, which means you have to pay a fee to use them.
If you need assistance in locating or tracking down a test/measure, please contact a librarian.
Managing Sport Facilities
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Building Construction Cost Data
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2018 International Building Code
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The John E. Riley Library provides access to search interfaces, such as EBSO and ProQuest, to ease search for and access to scholarly content needed for course projects and research assignments. The tabs above highlight resources needed for specific courses in the Kinesiology program. Keep in mind this is not an exhaustive list, but it will get you started.
A librarian can also assist you with figuring out the right search terms to get the exact information you need, or figuring out how to access sources to which you don't have immediate access. Schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian when you get stuck or don't find what you think you should be finding.
Under the EBSCO umbrella the following databases will be useful for this course. You can limit your search to include only these databases:
For ProQuest you will search the entire interface.
The following journals are just a few that are available either electronically or in print through the John E. Riley Library:
This is a small representation of the journals available through EBSCO and ProQuest. You may need to request articles through the free, interlibrary loan service. Please allow 2 to 3 days for delivery. Articles will be delivered to your NNU email address. If you need assistance, ask a librarian.
Books and eBooks are a great source of introductory information and will often include bibliographies or reference lists of sources consulted. These are a great way of locating additional sources of information.