Conducting Research Literature Reviews: From the Internet to Paper (5th Edition)

By Arlene G. Fink

Conducting Research Literature Reviews, 5th Edition by Arlene G. Fink is the definitive, practical guide for designing, performing, and writing high-quality literature reviews. Used extensively across universities and research institutions, this edition provides step-by-step instructions for navigating online databases, evaluating sources, synthesizing findings, and producing rigorous, publication-ready reviews.

Product Details

• Title: Conducting Research Literature Reviews: From the Internet to Paper
• Edition: 5th Edition
• Author: Arlene G. Fink
• ISBN-13: 9781544318479
• Format: Paperback
• Price: $49.99
• Availability: In Stock | Free Worldwide Shipping

What This Book Provides

An essential toolkit for students, researchers, and professionals conducting literature reviews in health sciences, social sciences, education, business, policy studies, and multidisciplinary fields. The book breaks down the entire review process — from database searching to evidence synthesis — into clear, manageable steps.

Key Features of the 5th Edition

• Updated Digital Search Strategies: Guidance for online academic databases and indexing tools
• Step-by-Step Review Methods: Planning, conducting, organizing, and documenting reviews
• Critical Appraisal Tools: Evaluating quality, bias, and reliability of sources
• Visual Aids & Examples: Templates, diagrams, and real-world review samples
• Applicable to All Review Types: Systematic, scoping, narrative, integrative, and rapid reviews

Topics Covered

1. Purpose and Types of Literature Reviews
2. Designing the Review Framework
3. Online Searching and Database Strategies
4. Evaluating Sources and Identifying Bias
5. Extracting, Comparing, and Synthesizing Findings
6. Writing the Literature Review
7. Using Citation Management Tools
8. Presenting Evidence for Research, Policy, and Practice

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Overview

A step-by-step, research-focused guide for conducting rigorous literature reviews using modern digital databases and evidence synthesis techniques.

Who Should Use This Book?

• Undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students
• Academic and professional researchers
• Thesis and dissertation writers
• Health sciences and evidence-based practice professionals
• Social scientists, educators, and policy analysts

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FAQs

Is this book suitable for thesis and dissertation writing?Yes, it is widely used in graduate and doctoral research programs.

Does this book cover systematic literature reviews? Yes, it includes guidance for systematic, scoping, narrative, integrative, and rapid reviews.

Does it teach how to search online databases effectively? Yes, the 5th Edition is fully updated for modern digital databases and search tools.

Is it useful for beginners with no prior research experience? Yes, it provides clear, step-by-step instructions suitable for beginners.

Does it include tools for evaluating source quality and bias? Yes, it provides structured frameworks for critical appraisal and bias assessment.

Are examples and templates included? Yes, the book includes visual aids, templates, and real-world review examples.

Write stronger, publication-ready literature reviews with confidence.