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Writing the Literature Review by Sara Efrat Efron; Ruth Ravid
Publication Date: 2018
This title provides a roadmap for producing a high-quality literature review.
The Essential Guide to Doing a Health and Social Care Literature Review by Jaqui Hewitt-Taylor
Publication Date: 2017
This step-by-step guide takes the reader logically through the process of undertaking a literature review, from determining when this methodology might be useful, through to publishing the findings.
Writing Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Students by Dena Bain Taylor
Publication Date: 2012
This title focuses on literature reviews and writing skills.

Evaluating literature review methodologies for policymakers
This perspective brief compares the different type of reviews; systematic, narrative, scoping, rapid and realist.

Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care by Helen Aveyard
Publication Date: 2014
This popular book demystifies literature reviewing and answers the questions students have about how to tackle the process.

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Develop effective writing processes, from analysing your research question to proofreading your writing.
Chapter 12; Writing for Research: Some Guiding Principles by Ian D. Hodges; David R. Thomas
Publication Date: 2010
Chapter 12 in Designing and Managing Your Research Project focuses on the importance of producing well-written assignments. An easy to read chapter to help you with your writing.
Communicating in the Health Sciences by Joy Higgs; Rola Ajjawi; Lindy McAllister; Franziska Trede; Stephen Loftus
Publication Date: 2012
Part 1 and Part 2 cover the communication skills required for your assignments.

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