2nd Edition

The Literature Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students

by Diana Ridley

Publisher: Sage

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Explains what a literature review is and why it is important
Breaks the literature review process into clear, simple steps
Shows how to find relevant books, articles, and reports
Explains how to evaluate the quality of research sources
Teaches effective note-taking and source organization
Shows how to compare and connect different studies
Helps identify research gaps and key debates
Guides building a clear and focused research argument
Explains academic writing style and structure

Title	The Literature Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students
Authors	Diana Ridley
Publisher	Sage
Edition	2nd
Number Of Pages	228

Diana Ridley is a respected expert in academic writing and research skills, known for helping students develop the confidence and techniques needed to succeed in higher education. With extensive experience teaching at the university level, she understands the challenges that students face when approaching scholarly work — especially the demanding task of writing a literature review.

Ridley’s teaching and writing focus on making the research process clear, manageable, and methodical. She offers practical strategies to help learners identify relevant sources, evaluate academic texts critically, and structure their ideas into a coherent and persuasive review. Her guidance empowers students to communicate their research purpose with clarity and academic rigor.

Her bestselling book, The Literature Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students, has become a trusted resource in universities worldwide. It breaks down each stage of the literature review into simple steps, using accessible language and real examples that make learning easier for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Diana Ridley’s contribution to academic learning has helped countless students transform a complicated and often stressful assignment into a skill they can master — supporting their success not only in their current course, but throughout their academic and professional careers.

SAGE Publishing is a leading independent academic publisher known for high-quality books and journals that support learning, teaching, and research worldwide. For decades, SAGE has focused on sharing reliable, research-based knowledge across social sciences, education, business, health, technology, and many other fields. Their strong commitment to ethics, innovation, and open access has made SAGE a trusted name for students, teachers, and researchers who want clear, useful, and future-ready academic content.

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Publishes over 1,000 journals and around 800 new books every year.
Covers social sciences, humanities, business, medicine, technology, education, and more.
Offers textbooks, monographs, reference works, digital tools, and multimedia resources.
Founded in 1965 with a mission to spread “usable knowledge” globally.
Remains independent through the SAGE-SMM Trust to avoid commercial pressure.
Known for strong editorial standards and rigorous peer review.
Early supporter of open access through initiatives like SAGE Open.
Awarded Academic and Professional Publisher of the Year (2025).
Invests continually in digital learning, data platforms, and innovative research tools.