Helen Aveyard Books

This text is a comprehensive, highly readable guide to how to undertake a literature review in health and social care, tailored specifically for postgraduate study. Essential reading for all those undertaking any study at post-graduate level, the book provides clarity and a step by step approach to doing a literature review from start to finish which will enable you to:- Identify which type of review is appropriate for your study - Select the literature that you need to include in your review- Search for, appraise and analyse relevant literature - Write up your reviewCrucially the book explores the common features of a broad range of types of literature review, which serve different functions - including the literature review that is a pre-requisite prior to a larger empirical study, and the literature review that is a study in its own right.With real-life examples of written research and succinct summaries at the end of each chapter, A Post-Graduate's Guide to Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care is the ideal text for students wanting to get the very most from their study.

This new text is an accessible yet comprehensive guide to how to undertake a literature review in health and social care.

A beginner's guide to the skills of critical thinking, critical writing and critical appraisal in health and social care. It talks the reader through every stage of becoming a critical thinker. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of the process and using examples and simple language shows you how it's done.

Why do a literature review? What literature is relevant? How do I appraise my findings? How do I present my literature review? This step-by-step guide simplifies the process of reviewing published literature, provides a guide to searching, appraising and comparing literature, and offers practical tips on writing up.

This easy to read guide continues to provide a concise overview of the different research methods and terminology and helps readers understand how research is implemented in practice.

This popular book demystifies literature reviewing and answers the questions students have about how to tackle the process.

Focusing on the nursing research process, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for students, providing clear explanations and practical applications. It addresses common questions and challenges faced in nursing research, making complex concepts accessible and straightforward. With its user-friendly approach, readers will gain a solid understanding of research methodologies essential for their studies and future careers in nursing.

Ever struggled to write a critical essay? Ever wondered what critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your academic work and practice? This guide takes you through every stage of becoming a critical thinker, from approaching your subject to writing your essays or dissertation in health and social care.