Literature reviews and use of academic databases in doctoral thesis

Codina, Lluís

Literature reviews and use of academic databases in doctoral thesis

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Codina L. Literature reviews and use of academic databases in doctoral thesis. Barcelona: Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Communication Department, PHd Program. 2020. 124 p.

Abstract

Meaning and functions of bibliographic or literature reviews. Typology of literature reviews. Traditional and systematic reviews. The systematic review approach or systematized reviews. Procedures to carry out systematized reviews. SALSA framework. Search and Appraisal procedures. Use of academic databases. Use of Scopus and Web of Science. Analysis and synthesis procedures. Good practices and how to avoid plagiarism. Selected references on bibliographic reviews.