SEYS 777
Fall 2012
Dr. Brian Murfin
The written review should be as objective as possible. It should identify weaknesses or gaps in studies cited when appropriate.
A subsection in the review might conclude with a statement that bridges the reviewed works to your study proposal if the connection is evident.
The
final paragraph should summarize main findings and lead
the reader directly back
to the research questions and/or hypotheses introduced
at the beginning of the
paper. *
Writing
Style Composition |
Novice
5 points Little
or no consistency on writing style and/or
corrections of drafts |
Proficient
8
points Proofed
paper with correct spelling, syntax, grammar |
Advance
10 points Consistent, correct
use of
|
Introduction |
Identify
problem & restate the research
question/issue/problem. |
& Preview
the contents of the review to follow. Explain the
criteria used to select studies. |
& Refer to
the subsection heads in the introduction as sign
posts for the reader to know what is coming. |
Overview of
the Context of Literature |
Contextualize
this review topic in the field of (educational…)
literature by identifying the key
area(s) of literature under analysis. |
& Identify
the theoretical framework that this research
comes out of or is influenced by. |
& Establish
writer’s reasons for reviewing the literature. Describe
organization of the review as well as why certain
research is excluded. |
Literature
Review: Subject
Exposition |
Use
layman terms to describe the research
area, but define and use jargon or
specific terminology where needed. Use
“umbrella” sentences at the beginning
of paragraphs and brief “so what” summary
sentences at
appropriate points to aid in understanding |
& Group
research studies according to common denominators,
such as qualitative vs quantitative
approaches, conclusions of authors, sample
populations, similar data… Cite
overall patterns/trends. |
& Illustrate
multiple author views with distinction, including
conflicts in the theory, methodology, evidence
and conclusions or gaps in research or scholarship. Identify
the strengths and weaknesses in the research area. |
Connections
Within/Between the Literature; Summary |
Summarize
major contributions of significant
studies and their impact to reinforce the focus established
in the introduction. |
& Explain why/
how each of the subsections builds a strong
foundation for your research question or
/problem/issue… especially
if areas aren’t
obviously inter-connected. Use the minimum
# required references, meet paper length
requirement. |
& Provide
a strong rationale for transitions from one
connection to the other. End with a concluding
statement that encompasses research
question/issue. Incorporate many appropriate
references. |
Total: |
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________ (of
50
possible pts).
Proposal submission evaluated separately (10 pts).
Comments:
* Partially excerpted from www:guides.library.fullerton.edu/infocomp/Science_Ed/