Abstract page (required)
Body of paper (7 full pages)
Introduce your research question
start off by presenting your research question
address why you chose the topic or why you find it interesting
state the specific lines of research you will be discussing
Describe each article (or each line of research, depending on what makes sense), then compare them.
Compare articles. Determine which aspects of the studies are relevant. Point out stregths and weaknesses in the studies. Compare:
multicultural implications, findings, relevance and/or significance (required)
research assumptions
research theories tested
hypotheses stated
research designs used
variables selected (independent and dependent)
results obtained
interpretation of results
speculations about future studies
Evaluate the work done in the area you are researching based on your comparisons and state:
strengths – supported with evidence
weaknesses – supported with evidence
what requires futher study
Summarize your findings
summarize what is known and not known
make recommendations suggest future studies
specify how studies would contribute to the work already done
References (required) – Follow APA guidelines
This the instructions for the entire paper.
Now it is time to write your literture review utilizes a minimum of 6 empirical, peer-reviewed, research journal articles as the basis for the literature review. The Paper must be written in APA style.
You can use the following outline a starting point for your literature review:
Title Page (required)
Abstract page (required)
Body of paper (7 full pages)
Introduce your research question
start off by presenting your research question
address why you chose the topic or why you find it interesting
state the specific lines of research you will be discussing
Describe each article (or each line of research, depending on what makes sense), then compare them.
Compare articles. Determine which aspects of the studies are relevant. Point out stregths and weaknesses in the studies. Compare:
multicultural implications, findings, relevance and/or significance (required)
research assumptions
research theories tested
hypotheses stated
research designs used
variables selected (independent and dependent)
results obtained
interpretation of results
speculations about future studies
Evaluate the work done in the area you are researching based on your comparisons and state:
strengths – supported with evidence
weaknesses – supported with evidence
what requires futher study
Summarize your findings
summarize what is known and not known
make recommendations suggest future studies
specify how studies would contribute to the work already done
References (required) – Follow APA guidelines
Due Date
Literature Review Paper (75 points): Due before 11:59 p.m., Sunday, CT.