Writing Literature Reviews
(Fourth Edition)
Table of Contents

Introduction to the Fourth Edition

Chapter 1 Writing Reviews of Academic Literature: An Overview

Chapter 2 Considerations in Writing Reviews for Specific Purposes

Chapter 3 Selecting a Topic and Identifying Literature for Review

Chapter 4 General Guidelines for Analyzing Literature

Chapter 5 Analyzing Quantitative Research Literature

Chapter 6 Analyzing Qualitative Research Literature

Chapter 7 Building Tables to Summarize Literature

Chapter 8 Synthesizing Literature Prior to Writing a Review

Chapter 9 Guidelines for Writing a First Draft

Chapter 10 Guidelines for Developing a Coherent Essay

Chapter 11 Guidelines on Style, Mechanics, and Language Usage

Chapter 12 Incorporating Feedback and Refining the First Draft

Chapter 13 Preparing a Reference List

Chapter 14 Comprehensive Self-Editing Checklist for Refining the
                   Final Draft

Model Literature Reviews for Discussion and Evaluation

Review A Demographic and Academic Trends in Drinking Patterns and
                 Alcohol-Related Problems
                      Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education

Review B Overnight Stays and Children’s Relationships with Resident                  and Nonresident Parents After Divorce
                       Journal of Family Issues

Review C Educational Sequelae of High School Misbehavior
                       The Journal of Educational Research

Review D Maintaining Change Following Eating Disorder Treatment
                       Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

Review E Office versus Home-Based Family Therapy for Runaway,
                Alcohol-Abusing Adolescents: Examination of Factors
                Associated with Treatment Attendance
                       Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly

Review F Distinguishing Features of Emerging Adulthood: The Role
                  of Self-Classification As an Adult
                       Journal of Adolescent Research

Review G Mental Health Professionals’ Contact with Family Members
                 of People with Psychiatric Disabilities
                       Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary
                       Social Services

Review H The Well-Being of Immigrant Latino Youth: A Framework
                   to Inform Practice
                      Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary
                      Social Services

Appendix A Sample ERIC Search

Overview