Assignment: Literature Review- Growth in Development of Children
Address each section of the outline in 1-2 sentences: sentence outline format, with the identification of major points/themes and support for these points.
I. Introduction
1) State the problem or general research question
2) Establish context leading to a clear statement of the specific research question (explain why the topic is important)
• Provide background and contextual material justifying why this topic should be studied
o Define key terms and theories
o Examine the history or relevance to field
o Discuss how and what it contributes to the field
o Explain how the topic applies to your professional interests
3) Communicate a clear, direct purpose statement.
II. Literature Review
1) Literature Sampling Approach Technique (Describe your search of the literature on your selected topic)
2) Critical Analysis of Literature
• Main Point 1
o Support for position (Sources from the annotated bibliography)
o Succinct summary of main point and transition statement
• Main Point 2
o Support for position (Sources from the annotated bibliography)
o Succinct summary of main point and transition statement
• Main Point
o Support for position (Sources from the annotated bibliography)
o Succinct summary of main point and transition statement
III. Discussion
1) Main Themes Meanings and Findings- Synthesize critical analysis of the literature (Reiterate common themes - what can you learn from what others have studied by looking at the whole picture?)
2) Contribution to Field- Identify new knowledge gained through integration of literature findings (What new knowledge have you or do you anticipate being able to generate based on your review? How can this information add to our understanding of the overall topic?)
3) Implications for Future Research- Present recommendations for future research
4) Conclusion- Summarize the entire literature review
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 includes 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.