Running head: TOPICAL REFERENCE LIST Topical Reference List: (Topic of Your Research Here) (Student Name) Liberty University 1 TOPICAL REFERENCE LIST 2 Abstract This paper includes a reference list of literature relating to (identify your topic of interest here). In general, the literature seems to indicate that (very briefly identify the theme(s) appearing in the literature here). Keywords: (list the keywords you used to research your topic here, separated by commas) TOPICAL REFERENCE LIST 3 Topical Reference List: (Topic of Your Research Here) Briefly introduce your research topic here, including your purpose statement and research question(s). References List your references here in current APA format, with each reference followed by the abstract of the article. Summary Briefly summarize the general themes or categories among the articles. This should not be a study -by-study list, but a synthesis of the common theme(s) emerging in your review of the literature. EDUC 518 PART 1 OF THE ASSIGNMENT TOPICAL REFERENCE LIST INSTRUCTIONS Using guidelines and information found in your textbook along with your purpose statement and research question developed in Discussion Board Forum 2, begin searching the literature for pertinent journal articles related to your chosen topic. From your research, develop a reference list of articles and include the following: • • • • • • A title page A brief abstract An introduction to the topic A summary of the general theme(s) that you observe throughout all the articles. A minimum of 10 articles from refereed (i.e., peer-reviewed) professional publications (not websites or newsletters). At least 2 of the articles you select must use a quantitative research design, and at least 2 of the articles must use a qualitative research design. Below each reference, include either the published abstract or develop an abstract summarizing the content of the article. This list will help you to complete your Literature Review later in the course. Be sure to format all article references according to correct APA format. Review the Sample Topical Reference List and the Topical Reference List Grading Rubric before submitting your assignment. Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 3. Here is my information from Discussion Board 2 Purpose statement The major aim of the study is to determine the effects of the reforms on the education system. The reforms used in the education system should be clear, selective and focused. The main aim would be to know what these reforms have on the sector. The measures of the scores of the students and the performance of the school should be assessed using standardized measures. Research Questions • Are the reforms helpful? • What are the characteristics of the reforms? • What are the problems of reforms? Theoretical background The reforms in the education sector are a major determinant of how the performance of schools is rated. There are standardized measures of looking at the scores and how the EDUC 518 teachers perform in these schools. The performance of the teachers clearly show how effective they are in their work. The reforms are at times not done fairly as development funds are issued on the basis of competition. The major problems with the reforms is that there is no elaborate theories that underlie the movement of reforms (Kuyini, 2013). The philosophy that they follow is that education is important for the stability of the economy. This focus narrows the importance of education which is social, ethical and civic development to a democracy. Personal Interests Personally I am interested in finding out the characteristics of the reforms in the education sector and the problems being addressed. The theories of teaching and learning are among the major beliefs that are taken lightly. The reforms are known to focus on the performances and inequalities of the minority and poor students. Reformers mainly focus on addressing the problems that the children from poor backgrounds face. They address the outcomes of such circumstances instead of focusing on the social status and resources inequalities. While this is an appropriate way, it has a narrow focus on the liabilities. The issue of poverty is kept out of the whole picture. The consequences of poverty on schools and households is addressed rarely which downplays poverty. The poor performance can be attributed to lack of motivation and proper techniques by the teachers (Shami & Hussain, 2006). Most reforms do not focus on the students with special needs forming another important aspect that am interested in. Reforms should capture all the students in the sector and the scores used should be well standardized to ensure that the special need students are not left out. Most reforms limit themselves to the system of management and technology. References Kuyini, A. (2013). Ghana's education reform 2007: A realistic proposition or a crisis of vision?. International Review Of Education / Internationale Zeitschrift Für Erziehungswissenschaft, 59(2), 157-176. doi:10.1007/s11159-013-9343-7 Shami, P., & Hussain, K. (2006). Education sector reforms / Pervez A. Shami, Kh. Saber Hussain. Islamabad : Academy of Educational Planning and Management, Ministry of Education, 2006. INSTRUCTOR RESPONSE TO MY PROPOSAL…PLEASE FACTOR IN THIS INFORMATION WHEN COMPLETING THE REFERENCE LIST Larry Crites INSTRUCTOR MANAGER RE: Discussion Board 2 COLLAP SE I feel that you have a couple of good ideas in looking at poverty students and special needs students. However, you need to choose one area of reform (reading, math, etc.) and one context (poverty students or special needs students) in order to focus your research study. Let me know if you have questions about my suggestions. EDUC 518 PART TWO OF THE ASSIGNMENT AT LEAST 400 Words Discussion Board Forum 3 You are required to develop a reference list of articles relevant to the research topic that you chose. As you read, note what journals your articles are published in and discuss the following questions: (1) What are some of the most interesting and informative publications (i.e., journals)?; (2) Are they published by a specific professional organization (e.g., National Science Teachers Association; Council for Exceptional Children)?; and (3) Do they seem to be research focused or teacher (i.e. practitioner) focused?
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