Literature Synthesis Matrix

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 Discipline: Social Science
Learning Goal: I’m working on a social science multi-part question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.

Synthesismeans to combine different elements to make a whole. In the case of theliterature, it means connecting various sources by topic to inform yourpaper. This assignment is a prelude to the proposed research proposalyou will prepare. The idea of a matrix synthesizing selected literatureis to assist you in writing Part 1A & B of the research proposal.Part 1A comprises the Statement of the Problem and Part1B comprises theLiterature Review section.

  1. Usinglibrary resources, select a research topic (ideally with reference to apopulation-at-risk). When selecting your research topic, be certain itis a topic in which you are interested. EBSCO is a good database to use.There are also others found in Saint Leo University Library. (you’re able to use another search engine. Peer-reviewed articles only!) Research topic: Child Abuse and How it Impacts the Livelihood of that child as they mature in age.
  2. Locateeight (8) research articles on the topic you selected. At least 5should be empirical articles. Only articles published in professionaljournals or other professional sources, i.e. governmental statistics,can be used. The purpose of this requirement is to allow you to becomemore familiar with the professional literature. If you have anyquestions about the publication, please ask the instructor. Tip:For updated statistical data for use in the statement of the problemsection, use up-to-date governmental information, not information inarticles. This counts as one source.Examplesof professional social work journals include: Social Work, Social Workwith Groups, Social Work Research, Social Work in Health Care, SocialWork in Education, Journal of Family Social Work, Journal of AgingStudies, Journal of Black Studies, Journal of Divorce and Remarriage,Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, Employee Assistance Quarterly, etc.
  3. Createa table with important information from the articles you have found onthe topic you selected (use sample table below). This will includeauthor name & year of publication; research design, sample,measurements and fields relating to main ideas and research findings. Refer to Chapter 4 in Open access textbook for other samples https://writingcenter.fiu.edu/resources/synthesis-matrix-2.pdf http://guides.library.jhu.edu/ld.php?content_id=16149115

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