Conducting Research Literature Reviews: From the Internet to Paper, 5th Edition (ISBN 9781544318479)

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 writing 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 process—from searching databases to synthesizing evidence—into clear, manageable steps.

Key Features of the 5th Edition

• Updated Digital Search Strategies: Guidance for using online academic databases, search engines, and indexing tools.
• Step-by-Step Review Methods: How to plan, conduct, organize, and document literature reviews.
• Critical Appraisal Tools: Frameworks for evaluating the quality, bias, and reliability of sources.
• Visual Aids & Examples: Templates, diagrams, and real review examples for practice.
• Applicable to All Review Types: Systematic, scoping, narrative, integrative, and rapid reviews.

Topics Covered

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

Who Should Use This Book?

• University students (undergraduate, master’s, doctoral)
• Researchers in all disciplines
• Academic writers and thesis/dissertation candidates
• 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 writers?

Yes. It is widely used in graduate research programs.

Does it teach systematic review methods?

Yes. It includes guidance for systematic, narrative, integrative, and mixed-method reviews.

Does it cover modern online search tools?

Yes. The 5th edition is fully updated for digital research databases.

Final Call – Buy Now

Conducting Research Literature Reviews, 5th Edition is an indispensable resource for producing strong academic and professional literature reviews. Order now from BooksGoat for $49.99. Free worldwide shipping included.