OVERVIEW
An important part of doctoral study is to base research on scholarship past and
present. For the
Christian statesman, the added requirement is that the research incorporates the
demands of
Scripture. To survey the relevant scholarship and the Scripture that
informs it, researchers
conduct reviews of scholarly materials to inform their research and identify
where their
research fits within the scholarship framework. Toward that end, you will write a series
of literature review papers that pertain to federalism and their chosen area of
public policy (social policy).
INSTRUCTIONS
All papers will
include a title page, Abstract, introduction
body of the paper, appendix, and list of references.
Literature Review: Final Paper Assignment–Write a final
literature review paper of 15
to 20 pages which include sections from the previous two papers and an
additional
section that draws conclusions from your review of the literature. You will
conclude with
a discussion of how your research question fills a gap in current scholarship
and the
prospects of your question for your future research. Post this assignment by
11:59 p.m.
(ET) on Sunday of Module 7: Week 7. Provide at least 25 peer-reviewed articles,
and at
least one Scripture reference.
GUIDELINES
Keep these areas of focus in sight when writing the Literature Review
Assignments
· Focus on the research
question—The centerpiece of this course is the Literature
Review Assignments The centerpiece of the assignments is the research
question,
how existing scholarship informs that question, and where your research
question fits in
the body of scholarship, past and present.
· Focus on peer-reviewed
research—The focus of these assignments is on peer-reviewed
sources found primarily in academic journals. It would be best to find out where your
research
fits in the framework of existing scholarship.
· Focus on the
endgame—Discuss the literature demonstrating the gap
in existing research about your research question and how your research
can fill
that gap.
· Focus on synthesis, not
just analysis—With analysis, you will review each article and
look at the different parts (research question, hypotheses, variables,
findings, etc.); with
synthesis, you will use those parts and organize them to discuss how the
literature
informs your research question.
· Focus on organizing
around concepts, not studies—Your organization for preparation
for the literature review assignments is to review one article and then the
next article.
However, do not write the literature review that way. Rather, organize the
major headings
around the most important concepts related to your question, not around
articles. As you
organize your concepts, use the language of relationship and
comparison/contrast to show
the connections within the concepts and between the concepts.
Including in the paper
1. Structure: The paper has proper headings as provided in the assignment template. Subheadings and transition statements are effectively used throughout. 2. Research: Paper includes at least ten peer-reviewed articles and required materials (but no more than two required materials that are not peer-reviewed articles). 3. Worksheet: The appendix contains a worksheet that is filled in and reflects extensive research and accuracy in recording information.
1. Focused: The paper is narrowly focused on an empirical research question that is clearly stated and stated as a question. 2. Biblical: The Bible and biblical principles are developed in the theoretical framework. 3. Theory: A federalism theory/model is identified and contains at least a definition and analysis of the theory/model, along with how the theory/model applies to the specific federal relationship being researched. The chosen theory/model is compared to rival theories/models and shown to be the best explanation. 4. Federalism: Federalism concepts are prevalent in the research question, the theory discussion, and the list of references. 5. Synthesis: Characterized by several points with many supporting sources as opposed to few supporting sources. The paper is organized around major concepts, not articles.
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Paper Scheme
- Abstract
- Introduction (1 page)
- Theoretical Framework (3 to 4 pages)
- Christian Worldview
- Theory/Model
- Findings from analysis(3 to 4 pages)
- Literature Area #1
YOU NAME THE HEADING
- Literature Area #2
YOU NAME THE HEADING
- Literature Area #3
YOU NAME THE HEADING
- Discussion (3 to 4 pages)
- Federalism
- Research Question
- VERY IMPORTANT!! END THIS SECTION BY DISCUSSING WHERE
YOUR
THE RESEARCH QUESTIion fits in the body of scholarly literature. CHOLARY LITERATURE. - Conclusion(1 page or less)
- References
- Appendix
1.
Topic: “Federalism and social policy( welfare and wellbeing).”
2. Research Question:
3. Database(s) Searched
Keywords Used in Search:
Author/Date Keywords Notes Keywords Notes