Part I Fundamentals of a Literature Review -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Basic Concepts -- Part II The Matrix Method -- Chapter 3 Paper Trail: How to Plan and Manage a Search of the Literature -- Chapter 4 Documents Folder: How to Select and Organize Documents for Review -- Chapter 5 Review Matrix Folder: How to Abstract the Research Literature -- Chapter 6 Synthesis Folder: How to Use a Review Matrix to Write a Synthesis -- Part III Applications Using the Matrix Method -- Chapter 7 A Library of Master Folders -- Chapter 8 The Matrix Indexing System -- Chapter 9 Matrix Application by Health Sciences Professionals.
Summary:
"The Matrix Method is one of many ways to approach a literature review. It was created by Judith Garrard when she was preparing NIH grants and is intended to teach students how to read a paper, organize the review using the Matrix Method, analyze it, and create a narrative synthesis. This method is particularly useful in the health sciences. Review is usually the initial step for a proposal for independent scientific study, often a Master's project or doctoral dissertation, and traditionally done under the guidance of faculty or a mentor. Though Judy's background is not in nursing, the adoptions are primarily in graduate nursing programs. The text is not intended as a resource for developing academic writing skills. It provides a system for organizing and conducting a literature review and develops research literacy skills"-- Provided by publisher.
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