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ebook
ISBN
9780335243686
Series
Open Up Study Skills
Author
Paul Oliver
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education
Release
01 February 2012
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Education Nonfiction
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This book provides practical guidance on processes of researching a range of relevant literature on a subject, planning and writing a literature review.
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Dr Paul Oliver is a former Principal Lecturer in the School of Education and Professional Development, at the University of Huddersfield, UK. He was course leader for the Doctor of Education programme, and also taught widely on the MA programme in education.
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Responsibility Paul Oliver. Imprint Maidenhead : Open University Press, 2012. Physical description vii, 152 p. ; 23 cm. Series Open UP study skills.
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