Literature Review:

· Review minimum 9, preferably 15 articles from peer-reviewed, scholarly journals.

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· Well organized to show a logical sequence to explaining the existing literature and research about your topic area. Uses Headings per APA

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· Describes the study population clearly and links to the research problem

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· Literature explaining the Independent variable is clear, concise and not just a summary of the articles reviewed. Literature is synthesized and makes sense as it relates to the research question.

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· Literature explaining the Dependent variable is clear, concise and not just a summary of the articles reviewed. Literature is synthesized and makes sense as it relates to the research question.

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Conclusion:

· Point out conflicts or consensus in the literature

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· Conclusions from literature are used to inform and add detail to the research question

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· Significance of the study: Address how your research will build upon prior work and how your research will differ from prior research.

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Overall quality:

· APA style throughout the paper (in text citations and reference page)

· Organization of paper

· Clarity of writing and statements