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EDUC 6320: Assignment?

Research Techniques and Procedures

Instructions for Literature Review Paper

ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR PROFESSOR TO MAKE SURE THE ASSIGNMENT HAS NOT CHANGED- K. Diane Casebier October 2020

Professor Rosato's 2020 Fall course: Literature Review Manuscript.  Our long-term project in this course will be a literature review manuscript.

Each student will select a topic; search, survey, and critique the literature; and write a review of the literature (10-12 pp., typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, APA style).

  • This project will be completed throughout the semester, and both finished product and process will be assessed.
  • Process activities will count for 20% of your course grade.
  • The final paper will count for 30% of your course grade.
  • Process will be assessed through the completion of Lit Review Tasks, assignments to guide you through the research and writing process.

The finished manuscript will be assessed for clarity of communication; depth and quality of analysis, application, synthesis, and evaluation; adherence to APA style and formal register; use of research sources and quality of research.  The Rubric is included with this assignment given to you by your professor.

 

PAST Assignments from other Professors.

PAST Literature Review Manuscript.  The long-term project in this course will be a literature review manuscript. Each student will select a topic; search, survey, and critique the literature; and write a review of the literature. If your professor is not listed below ask your professor or refer to your instructions. 

  • Dr. Giles states10-12 pp., typed, double spaced, 12 pt. font, APA style.
  • Dr. Trevino states 12-14 pp., typed, double-spaced, 12 point. font, APA style.
  • Dr. Fernendez desires 15 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 point. font, APA style.

 This project will be completed throughout the semester, and both finished product and process will be assessed.  Process activities will count for 10% of your course grade.  The final paper will count for 20% of your course grade.  Process will be assessed through the completion of Lit Review Tasks, assignments to guide you through the research and writing process. Step-by-step assignments for the research/writing process and rubric for the finished manuscript will be provided under separate cover. The finished manuscript will be assessed for clarity of communication; depth and quality of analysis, application, synthesis, and evaluation; adherence to APA style and formal register; use of research sources and quality of research. See professor's rubric. 

Note: Use only sources that report original research.  These should be studies found in academic or peer reviewed education or psychology journals.  It is possible that pertinent studies can be found in other quality journals like sociology, political science, and linguistics journals.