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Jose L. Galvan: California State University, Los Angeles
Table of Contents
| Introduction to the Second Edition | p. ix |
| Writing Reviews of Academic Literature: An Overview | p. 1 |
| Considerations in Writing Reviews for Specific Purposes | p. 11 |
| Selecting a Topic and Identifying Literature for Review | p. 17 |
| General Guidelines for Analyzing Literature | p. 33 |
| Analyzing Literature from the Viewpoint of a Researcher | p. 43 |
| Synthesizing Literature Prior to Writing a Review | p. 53 |
| Guidelines for Writing a First Draft | p. 63 |
| Guidelines for Developing a Coherent Essay | p. 73 |
| Guidelines on Style, Mechanics, and Language Usage | p. 81 |
| Incorporating Feedback and Refining the First Draft | p. 91 |
| Comprehensive Self-Editing Checklist for Refining the Final Draft | p. 95 |
| Supplementary Readings: Sample Literature Reviews for Discussion and Evaluation | p. 101 |
| The Role of Physical Exercise in Alcoholism Treatment and Recovery | p. 103 |
| Individual Differences in Student Cheating | p. 107 |
| Knowledge, Interest, and Narrative Writing | p. 111 |
| Perfectionism and Ethnicity: Implications for Depressive Symptoms and Self-Reported Academic Achievement | p. 115 |
| A Closer Look at Locating Literature Electronically | p. 119 |
| Sample ERIC Search | p. 121 |
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