Additional readings provide a jumping-off point for course assignments, papers, research, group work, and class discussion

What is a literature review?

• Ridley, D. (2008) ‘Introduction’ in The literature review: A step-by-step guide for students. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE. pp.1-22.

Role of literature review

• Booth, A. Papaioannou D. Sutton, A. (2012) ‘The literature review: its role within research’, in Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review SAGE. pp.1-16.

Searching for literature

• O’Dochartaigh N. Sleeman P. (2007) ‘Books’ in Internet Research Skills: How To Do Your Literature Search and Find Research Information Online. London: SAGE. pp.6-23.

Reading journal articles

• Chong Ho Shon P. (2012) How to Read Journal Articles in the Social Sciences: A Very Practical Guide for Students. London: SAGE.