The final capstone project is a culmination of the written research-based assignments completed throughout the course. Each written assignment contributes to the final Evidenced-Based Proposal paper. This is the second written assignment.

Locate a minimum of 15 peer-reviewed articles that describe the problem or issue and that support the proposed solution. Eight of the 15 articles must be research-based (i.e., a study which is qualitative, quantitative, descriptive, or longitudinal).

The “Table of Evidence” document is a tool you can use to organize information from the study articles you have chosen for your literature review. Use this tool as a guide to ensure you have captured the key information that should be incorporated into your literature review narrative.

Begin your search for literature by utilizing the databases located in the GCU Library. Contact your instructor, the librarian, or library staff for additional researching tips and keyword suggestions.

Preview each of the 15 articles chosen by reading the article abstracts and summaries. Article abstracts and summaries provide a concise description of the topic, research outcomes, and significance of findings.

 

Analysis and Appraisal

Write an analysis and appraisal (1,500-2,000 words): This section should build and support your case, in the reader’s mind, of why your problem, purpose, and proposed solution are valid.

Remember, you are building an argument to prove your case to do this project; this is not simply an article review.

Analyze and appraise the selected articles to support your problem, purpose, and solution. Appraise each article by answering the following questions (one to two sentences is sufficient to answer each question):

1. How does the article describe the nature of the problem, issue, or deficit you have identified?
2. Does the article provide statistical information to demonstrate the gravity of the issue, problem, or deficit?
3. What are some examples of morbidity, mortality, and rate of incidence or rate of occurrence in the general population?
4. Does the article support your proposed change?

Group the analyses based on the content of the articles and the support each article provides for your project.

Incorporating a Theory

In addition to the review of the literature and theory paper, write a paper of 250-500 words in which you:

1. Find a theory that will assist you in your implementation or support your solution to your problem.
2. Describe this theory in simple terms.
3. Describe why this theory supports your project.
4. Describe how you will incorporate this theory.

General Requirements:

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

HLT-490V-RS-TableofEvidence.docx

 

 

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Reviewing the Literature and Theory

Introduction

The aim of this chapter is to give you an introductory understanding of the literature review process, including how it can be used to inform your own work. We’ll also look at some common mistakes that are made by researchers, which can undermine the validity and quality of their research findings.

Objectives

The following are the objectives of this chapter:

• To introduce you to some of the key theoretical approaches in literature and theory in relation to feminist criticism.

• To provide an overview of some important concepts, such as patriarchy and heterosexism.

Reviewing the literature and theory

• Why should you review the literature and theory?

• What is a literature review?

• What is a theory?

Learning objectives

The purpose of this review is to help you understand how literature and theory can be used as tools for critical appraisal. You should be able to:

• identify the main types of literature reviews

• describe ways in which a critical appraisal of literature can be undertaken

After reading this chapter you should be able to:

You should now be able to:

• Explain the purpose of reviewing relevant literature and theory.

• Identify the main types of literature reviews.

• Describe ways in which a critical appraisal of literature can be undertaken.

1. explain the purpose of reviewing relevant literature and theory;

• Explain the purpose of reviewing relevant literature and theory.

• Explain why it is important to review relevant literature and theory.

2. identify the main types of literature reviews;

A literature review is a systematic review of the research literature on a particular topic. The aim of such an investigation is to summarize and critically evaluate the existing body of knowledge on your specific topic, with the intention of helping you make informed decisions regarding your research question(s).

The purpose of this type of report can be summarized as follows:

• To identify gaps in our understanding about issues;

• To determine if there are any existing studies that could fill those gaps; and/or

• To help us decide which approach we should take when conducting our own study (e.g., qualitative vs quantitative).

3. describe ways of searching for relevant literature;

Searching for relevant literature is the most important part of writing a dissertation. It’s where you find out what other scholars have said about your topic, and it helps you understand the issues that surround your research.

There are several ways to search for relevant literature:

• keyword search (e.g., “dissertation on leadership”)

• abstracts and titles

• key words within text (e.g., “leadership”)

4. identify common ways in which a critical appraisal of literature can be undertaken.

• Identify common ways in which a critical appraisal of literature can be undertaken.

• Conduct a systematic review of the literature.

• Use a critical appraisal checklist to help you critically appraise your sources, including:

• Is there evidence to support my claim?

• What are the strengths and weaknesses of this source? ( strengths)

• What are its limitations and contradictions? (weaknesses)

Takeaway:

The key points of this section are:

• Takeaways – The main takeaway is that there is no single model for how to teach literature. Rather, it’s important to look at what works and what doesn’t, and find ways to improve on your own teaching methods.

• How To Use This Section – If you’re interested in using this information as a guide for improving your classroom lessons, then read through the resources provided here first! You’ll find some great tips on how best to incorporate literary analysis into your curriculum.

Conclusion

The aim of this chapter was to introduce you to the concept of reviewing the literature and theory. We reviewed the main types of literature reviews, as well as their purpose and application in the field of education. We also looked at how practitioners can increase their knowledge by reading relevant literature and engaging with theory from an analytical perspective. As a result, you should now have a better understanding of how your own practice can benefit from incorporating these approaches into your teaching practice!