Part of conducting any research project is to first find out all you can about the problem/topic. That includes exploring general background material; as well as the current (within the past 10 years) state of the research already done on the topic.
For this assignment, begin a Literature Review (NOT a complete Literature Review).
Consider your research problem, topic, issue and/or research question(s)
Develop a research protocol for your search
Identify between 3 to 5 current (published in the last 10 years) primary sources that seem to connect to your research problem, topic and/or issue
Be sure to add ALL of your resources to your reference list (adhering to APA 7th edition guidelines)
Write/include the following:
Introduction to your Literature Review
Research Protocol (consider a graphic image to illustrate your search)
Summarize a possible major “theme” (i.e., historical, methodological, theoretical, etc.) related to your research and the “fit” of your sources
References
Be sure to identify whether it begins with a deficit or AI (Appreciative Inquiry) premise. Include their research question(s), research design, methods for participant selection, data collection and data analysis. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each research text and the claims of the author(s). Overall, how do these articles help inform you/your research? What have you learned about your research problem? What have you learned about research? Be sure to use APA (7th edition) style guide for in-text and reference citations.
For the purposes of this beginning [mini] version of your Literature Review, you should plan to have around 5 pages (not including your reference list).
If you have difficulty finding relevant research literature, I would strongly recommend that you contact Olivia Baca, our Education Librarian at the Zimmerman Library. Let’s work smarter not harder. Librarians make that possible. They are invaluable to researchers.
Upload your review of your literature review to Canvas by 11:59pm MDT on or before Sunday June 23. If you have questions or difficulties, feel free to contact me by email, attend an optional synchronous course meeting or arrange an appointment for a virtual meeting.
