This paper allows you to conduct a literature search on your topic, and write a literature review consisting of the sections listed below. It should be 2-3 pages long excluding title page and reference page. The paper shall follow APA 7 th edition guidelines. Your similarity index should not exceed 20%, plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Guidelines are as follows:
Introduction:
Introduce the topic,
Clearly state the purpose of the review
Significance of the topic
Discussion of literature review (at least 5 articles, peer reviewed no greater than five years old)
Introductory paragraph: Search terms, databases searched, and number of research reports reviewed.
Body of the theoretical section: Concept definitions and relationships among concepts, theory framework and assumptions.
Body of the empirical literature: Synthesis of the research reports organized by the concepts from the theoretical literature or by the main themes identified from analysis of the research reports.
Strengths and Weakness of overall body of knowledge on the topic.
Summary:
Conclusion: One paragraph which summarizes the overview of your paper and reiterates findings from the studies in relation to the topic and identifies gaps in the research if applicable.
Additional Resources:
Steps in the Literature Review Process
Detailed information of each step can also be obtained at
https://guides.lib.utexas.edu/c.php?g=1060589&p=7710319
CRITERIA
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
1 Point
Total Points
Introduction
Introduction to the topic is
clear. Purpose and
significance of the topic is
thoroughly explained.
Topic is introduced,
purpose and significance
are not clear.
Topic is introduced,
purpose is stated,
significance is missing
Topic is introduced,
Purpose and significance
are missing
4
Discussion of literature
review
All the elements of the literature review are included. Search terms, databases terms included.
Thorough description,
synthesis and analysis of the
articles selected. Strengths and weakness of the studies is identified.
Search terms, database
utilized are included.
Description, synthesis and
analysis of the literature or
articles selected are not
clear, Strengths and weakness of articles are
not clear.
1-2 elements of the literature review are missing, Search terms, database utilized are included. Description,
synthesis and analysis of
all the articles selected are
not clear. Strengths and
weakness of the studies are
missing.
Major elements of the literature review are
missing. Only one
component of the
literature review is
mentioned.
4
Summary
Summary of the literature
review, findings or results
written in one paragraph in
a comprehensive manner.
Summary of the literature
review, findings or results
is stated.
Summary of the literature
review is stated; findings
or results of the topic is not
clear.
Summary of the literature
review, findings is
missing.
4
Total points
12
