Directions: Submit the second component of your research proposal, i.e., the
literature review. The literature review is (usually) the most laborious portion of your manuscript. The purpose is to review pre-existing studies to determine an appropriate direction for your own research.
You only need to use a minimum of 10 sources.
It’s okay if you’ve already used some of these sources in your introduction, i.e., you can expand on what’s already been mentioned.
The literature review should include an introductory paragraph, followed by a summarization and/or synthesis of relevant literature, and end with a concluding paragraph.
Note: you may submit the introduction and literature review as one paper at this point, however, this is not a requirement.
Please make sure you adhere to APA format and submit the assignment in a
Microsoft Word document. The following rubric will be used to grade the assignment:
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General Formatting |
Points |
Points |
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Paper is double-spaced. |
2 |
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Paper uses 12-point, Times New Roman font. |
2 |
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Paper was spell-checked. |
2 |
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APA Formatting |
Points |
Points |
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Paper includes a separate title page that includes the title of the paper, the student’s name, and the name of the course. |
2 |
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In-text citations adhere to APA format. |
2 |
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Reference list adheres to APA format. |
2 |
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Headings and subheadings adhere to APA format. |
2 |
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Introductory Paragraph |
Points |
Points |
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Provides a brief overview of the subject, issue, or theory under consideration, along with the objectives of the literature review. |
8 |
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Body of the Literature Review |
Points |
Points |
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Body includes a division of works into themes or categories, and an explanation regarding how each theme is applicable to your own research objectives. |
20 |
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Conclusion |
Points |
Points |
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A concluding paragraph was provided discussing which works and/or theories make the greatest contribution to the development of your studies’ objectives. |
8 |
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TOTAL |
50 |
