Literature Review BSHS/435 Version 1 FINAL Team A Literature Review Part Assignments updated @ 5:56 PM (PST) Thursday Literature Review Refer to Ch. 4 of Practical Research Planning and Design. Write a 1,050- to 1,400- word paper as a Learning Team, reviewing literature related to the research title selected by the Learning Team in Week 1. Include the following sections in the Literature Review: I. Introduction Describe the research question (identify the problem area) and discuss why it is an important study. TEAM MEMBER __JENNIFER GOLDEN_ II. Synthesis of Information a. Use critical thinking to synthesize and evaluate the information you have gathered during your research. Use this section to emphasize important ideas and trends identified in the literature, and explain their importance. TEAM MEMBER _JENNIFER GOLDEN__ b. Consider the following information: 1. The importance of the topic may be established by citing statistics that indicate how many individuals are affected by the particular problem. TEAM MEMBER SUSAN E OLSON_ 2. Start with a conceptual definition of a key variable, followed by statements and statistics emphasizing the importance of the problem area. TEAM MEMBER_ MICHAEL WEBB____ 3. Write a topic-by-topic description of relevant research. Provide major and minor subheadings to guide readers through a long literature review. TEAM MEMBER _MARKERA BANKS___ 4. Identify issues or areas where research evidence is inconclusive or contradictory. TEAM MEMBER _SUSAN E OLSON 5. Discuss any implications or needs for further studies identified in your research. TEAM MEMBER JACQUELINE VASQUEZ_ III. Conclusion a. Discuss how the synthesis of information supports the learning team’s research question TEAM MEMBER _MARKERA BANKS___ b. Identify areas that require additional research. Where is there a lack of information from synthesis of information? What additional information might be helpful to fully answer the Learning Team’s research question? TEAM MEMBER _ JACQUELINE VASQUEZ _ (SUSAN E OLSON will assit) IV. Statement of the Research Problem State the research problem selected by your Learning Team and approved by the instructor 1 Literature Review BSHS/435 Version 1 in week one. TEAM MEMBER - ALREADY DONE JUST WAITING FOR FINAL APPROVAL V. References – ALL TEAM MEMBERS Include a minimum of 10 references relevant to your chosen research topic, identified during your research in the University library. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Include a title page and a reference page (No abstract is necessary). 2
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