Foundations of Academic Writing: Learning to Review Research Literature, 2nd Edition

This book is for students who are learning to read and write about research. The contents will guide students through the process of selecting a topic and reviewing literature. Because the actions of reading, writing, searching, and organizing are recursive, the skills in this book can be approached in any order. The book is also for students who know how to write about research and need help focusing their efforts toward the completion of a dissertation or thesis. Because the skills of reading, writing, searching, and organizing are essential to conducting a research study, students often benefit from a review of the foundational concepts explained here.