In research, the literature review is an ongoing process. But it is important for you to have a theoretical foundation to guide your research.
Using your identified topic, search for 15-20 relevant research articles to help frame your study (AXED 456 8 – 10 research articles).
You should seek to find other studies related to your topic and the constructs under investigation. What are the gaps in the literature that would suggest that your study will contribute to the body of knowledge?
Write an 8-10 page (AXED 456 4 – 5 pages), double-spaced summary of the research with correct APA citations; add additional single-spaced reference list using the correct APA references of research used in your literature review.
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Has a thorough review been made of the literature dealing with all the variables under investigation?
. Using your identified topic, search for 15-20 relevant research articles to help frame your study (AXED 456 8 – 10 research questions). You should seek to find other studies related to your topic and the constructs under investigation. What are the gaps in the literature that would suggest that your study will contribute to the body of knowledge? Write an 8-10 page (AXED 456 4 – 5 research questions), double-spaced summary of the research with correct APA citations; add additional single, spaced reference list using the correct APA references of research used in your literature review. |
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Value of Citations/References
Have previous studies been tapped for relevant methodology and concepts and have they been evaluated to check whether their samples are adequate, their techniques satisfactory, and their conclusions warranted?
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Review leads to present study
Has the background of the earlier studies been developed to show that the existing evidence does not solve the immediate problem adequately?
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Organization
Does the review of the literature merely present studies in a chronological order and force the reader to assimilate the facts and draw conclusions concerning the relationship of the cited studies to the problem? Or does the review bring together pertinent data and theories and weave them into a network of relationships that points up relevant issues, reveals gaps in knowledge, and prepares the way for the logical leap to hypothesis construction?
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Variables of study
Are techniques for measuring the dependent variable described? Are variables identified and referenced?
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