EDCO 745LITERATURE REVIEW FINAL ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
A literature review is a logical argument based on peer-reviewed research articles. The literature
review demonstrates the researcher has thoroughly reviewed the relevant literature and based
upon that review, has determined a need for further research. The literature review begins with a
discussion of the study’s purpose and results, and then transitions to an argument for the need for
further research. You should cite the results portion of other research in this paper and discuss
needs for further research. The literature review for this assignment is based upon the topic
identified in Module 2.
INSTRUCTIONS
The paper must contain the following elements, using the current APA style:
1. Title page
2. Abstract
3. Review of Literature
• Both summarize and critically evaluate the current literature on the topic.
• Create within the summary an argument for why this topic is important, and the
issues and new research needs to address.
• This must be written in a research-scientific format as if it is to be submitted to a
journal for publication (refer to APA handbook and guidelines)
This review may serve as the basis for your future research interests but is to be based upon the
topic selected in Module 2. For a sufficient overview of the literature, your review must be 7–10
pages of empirically-based, critical writing.
Your review must:
1. Summarize the research in a logical, sequential manner
2. Make a case for why additional research needs to be conducted to fill important gaps in
the scientific literature
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
