Assignment: Topical Literature Synthesis
Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design text to read the following:
• Chapter 3, "Designing a Qualitative Study," pages 41-62.
Read the following:
• Connelly, L. (2014). The use of theoretical frameworks in research. MedSurg Nursing, 23(3), 187-188.
• Rocco, T. S., & Plakhotnik, M. S. (2009). Literature review, conceptual frameworks, and theoretical frameworks: Terms, functions, and distinctions. Human Resource Development Review, 8(1), 120-130.
Optional Internet Resources
Use the Internet to complete the following:
• Changing Minds. (n.d.). Psychology theories.
• Simmons School of Social Work. (n.d.). Theories used in social work practice & practice models.
• University of Twente. (n.d.). Alphabetic list of theories. This unit, you learned about the significance of existing literature to frame your chosen research topic.
In this unit, you learned about the significance of existing literature to frame your chosen research topic. For this discussion:
• Describe the concept of synthesizing literature.
• Explain how one creates a synthesis of literature.
• Explain why a synthesis of literature is important in the context of creating original research.
• Present a brief synthesis of literature on your proposed dissertation topic (3-5 paragraphs) and the theoretical foundation (2-3 paragraphs) for the study.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.