Homework: Literature Review
Choose one topic from the list of social research topics (provided in week one).
Read the topic carefully. Write a review of the relevant literature of no longer than 2500 words, which covers the following:
o Define the research topic and the key concepts in the topic. Write a review which presents relevant literature (research, theory and commentary) about the topic, making sure you point out the gaps in the literature (i.e. what is missing? What is not known about this topic? What questions do you have about the topic after reading the literature?).
o The review should critically examine the literature by looking at the conceptual development and interpretation of the topic/problem area, and the theoretical explanations authors have used to understand the topic.
o Your review should also discuss aand assess any existing research about the topic (or related to the topic if there is none on the specific topic). What does this existing research tell you about the topic? What were the rsesults and methods used in the existing research?
o Your review should conclude with a statement about what further research is needed on this topic.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.