Review:
Review the rubric for this assignment below.
Review the Example Capstone Literature Review.Download Example Capstone Literature Review.
Research: Conduct a review of peer-reviewed academic research (the literature) that relates to your policy issue. You will need to include at least 8 academic peer-reviewed journal articles in this submission. The sources you include should demonstrate you have synthesized a critical mass of scholarly research. The peer-reviewed articles you submitted in Literature Review Prep can (and should) be part of this submission, if appropriate. Analyze and synthesize all of your sources to identify the current state of knowledge on issues related to your policy.
Consider key themes, major debates, gaps, overlaps, and areas where further research is needed.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of existing studies.
Identify the research findings from each study.
Tip: Use Franklin’s LibraryLinks to an external site. for your research. Consider visiting the Franklin MPA LibguideLinks to an external site. for a list of public administration academic journals. You are also encouraged to use:
Google Scholar Button:Links to an external site. Install the Scholar button to look up papers as you browse research.
Libkey Nomad:Links to an external site. LibKey Nomad is a browser plugin you can use to access scholarly articles you find on publisher websites for free using your Franklin University Library account.
Unpaywall:Links to an external site. This site collects Open Access content from publishers and repositories, making it easier for you to find articles. Download the browser extension to find articles as you browse.
Compose: Draft your submission using the subheadings below.
Title Page: Include an APA-formatted title page with an updated version of your working title.
Introduction:
Begin with a mini-introduction paragraph that serves as a roadmap for your literature review.
Outline the structure you are using, subtopics, categories of research perspectives, and/or themes that you will cover.
Include the high-level insights you have noticed about the research you’ve discovered.
Finally, address what will not be included in your literature review to establish boundaries for your work.
Suggestion: Write the introduction after you completed writing the literature review.
Literature Review: Organize your academic journal articles by category or theme.
Use a subheading to identify each theme.
Within each theme, present research articles chronologically by publication date.
Present the progression of the research as you would recounting a conversation among scholars.
Summarize the studies, highlight the research findings, point to where scholars agree and disagree, and mention what areas have yet to be explored.
Conclusion: Summarize your high-level insights about the current state of knowledge on your chosen policy issue.
References: Include all and only the sources you used to inform your writing. Must be in APA format. Use the APA Resources provided above
Polish:
Word Count: Your submission should fall between 1500 to 3500 words, including the title page and References. Be sure you adhere to this word count.
Format: Papers must conform to American Psychological Association (APA)Links to an external site. formatting standards. Use the APA Resources provided above.
Editing and Flow: Your submission should reflect a careful editing process and demonstrate your best graduate-level writing and critical analysis. Sections should be woven together in a logical and cohesive way using topic sentences, fully developed paragraphs, transition sentences, and properly formatted subheadings.
Turnitin: Submit the completed first draft of your Word document. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin. Access your Turnitin report by reviewing your Submission Details for this assignment. Revise your work if needed based on the feedback.
Submit: By the due date indicated, submit the final version of your work.
