Create a literature review research matrix, which includes research concepts that can be found and connected to preselected published scholarly research.
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Introduction
This assessment provides a practical opportunity to apply research skills to a literature research matrix.
Overview
For this assessment, you are being introduced to literature mapping as part of the preparation for a literature review. As you collect articles, the following resource can be used to evaluate their scientific merit.
- Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). (2018). CASP checklist: 10 questions to help you make sense of a systematic review [PDF]. https://casp-uk.net/
Instructions
This assessment consists of completing a research matrix, which is a type of literature mapping/organizing tool that uses a table format. This matrix includes research concepts that can be found and connected to the published scholarly research provided by your faculty. Four research articles have been selected for you to read and dissect for completing the research matrix (table). The articles for this assessment are posted in the Announcements area of the courseroom. In the Literature Review Research Matrix [DOCX], a sample article is completed for you as an example; you will need to complete the matrix for the remaining four articles.
Additional Requirements
Refer to the assignment scoring guide to make sure you meet the requirements of this assessment.
Use the resources linked below to help complete this assessment.
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Course Study Guide
The Course Study Guide [PDF] highlights content to focus on as you read and absorb the materials. You may also find some additional articles with direct relevance to your field in the guide.
Literature Review
- Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2023). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (6th ed.). Sage. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
- Chapter 1, "The Selection of a Research Approach," pages 1–24.
- Chapter 2, "Review of the Literature," pages 25–50.
- Chapter 3, "The Use of Theory," pages 51–78.
- Winchester, C. L., & Salji, M. (2016). Writing a literature review. Journal of Clinical Urology, 9(5), 308–312.
- Xiao, Y., & Watson, M. (2017). Guidance on conducting a systematic literature review. Journal of Planning Education and Research, 39(1), 93–112.
- Snyder, H. (2019). Literature review as a research methodology: An overview and guidelines. Journal of Business Research, 104, 333–339.
Scientific Merit
- Scientific Merit.
- Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). (2018). CASP checklist: 10 questions to help you make sense of a systematic review [PDF]. https://casp-uk.net/
- Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2023). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (6th ed.). Sage. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
- Chapter 5, "The Introduction," pages 107–122.
Campus Resources
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