Jim,
I've asked a grad student to forward ref to a book I have. Regarding
theoretical models, you might look at grounded theory,( e.g., Glasser and
Strauss).

Good luck

jim wrote:

> HI:
>
> I am working with a graduate student in community health promotion. We are
> trying to find papers, articles or chapters on two topics:
>
> a) how to put together an integrative literature review (i.e., a paper
> identifying the steps involved in systematically reviewing and synthesizing
> a large amount of literature from often diverse fields).
>
> b) how to build a conceptual/theoretical model (i.e. the steps involved in
> articulating and structuring a theoretical model)
>
> Any suggested materials will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Dr. C. James Frankish, BC Health Research Scholar
> Acting Director, Institute of Health Promotion Research
> Assistant Professor, Division of Preventive Medicine & Health Promotion
> Department of Health Care & Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine
> University of British Columbia
> Room 308, LPC Building, 2206 East Mall Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3
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