Resource: Read Chapter 17 of The Kaplan Guide to Successful Writing: "Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling" for an overview on the basics of grammar and editing. This chapter should be referenced throughout this course as you continue to work on your Final Proposal.
Resource: Read "How to Write a Literature Review." This chapter will describe the purpose of a literature review. This is the foundation for a research paper, summarizing past studies and data on the topic you are focusing on.
This week you will submit a Literature Review. Include the following in your work:
Write a 2 to 3 page word literature review on the topic you selected in the Unit 1 Milestone Learning Activity.
Summarize the relevant research relating to your selected research topic.
Briefly summarize at least five journal articles, government reports, or databases relating to your topic - be sure to identify the sources of your statistical data.
Summarize statistical data where appropriate.
Present the important information from each of the sources.
NOTE: (It is not a summary if you simply list what kind of information can be found in the article. Present the information in a cohesive manner. For example, what did the sources share in common? How were they different? What did the authors said or find?)
Include a title page.
Include a minimum of five sources.
Include a reference page.
Proofread your work for grammar, mechanical, style, and spelling errors.
Use proper citations when necessary.
Format your work consistent with APA guidelines.