Course Project: Literature Review
A literature review is a written approach to examining published information on a particular topic or field. An author uses this review of literature to create a foundation and justification for his or her research or to demonstrate knowledge on the current state of a field.
-Walden University Writing Center (2015)
In your Topic Exploration and Analysis Assignment in Week 2, you selected a social issue, analyzed its background information, developed a problem statement, and provided an explanation about why the social issue is important to investigate. This week, you examine multiple perspectives regarding potential solutions to that social issue.
Note: Even though you may have selected an issue about which you have strong feelings, it is important to work from as neutral a perspective as possible and try not to let your personal values and perceptions cloud your objectivity.
To prepare for this Assignment:
• Use the Walden Library to research multiple perspectives regarding potential solutions to the social issue you selected.
• From this research, identify a minimum of two potential solutions.
• Select a minimum of two scholarly resources to support each of the potential solutions you identified.
To complete this Assignment:
• Write a 2- to 3-page synopsis (not including the cover page or references) of your resource findings. Address the following:
o Describe at least two potential solutions to the social issue. What are the key steps involved with each potential solution?
o Are the potential solutions feasible? Explain.
o Are there any conflicts among the various perspectives regarding potential solutions to the social issue? What are the conflicts that exist?
o What are the interests, rights, and values of all parties involved with the potential solutions to the social issue?
o Are there ethical dilemmas involved with the potential solutions the social issue? Explain.
o What might the future look like if these potential solutions are successfully implemented?
Be sure to include an introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page, using APA format to cite each of your sources.
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