Reserved for Hifsa : Dissertation Literature Review

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW averages 40-70 pages

Introductory paragraph(s) Average of ½ - ¾ page

No subtitle is given to this section.

2 required parts

1. Discussion begins with dissertation topic transition to introduction of a review of the literature for the dissertation research on the Research Problem.

2. Discussion reflects brief overview of what is contained in the chapter.

Section topics include:

Title Searches, Articles, Research Documents, Journals Researched;

Historical Overview; and Current findings

7 required parts

1. Organization is presented in an orderly, logical, and flowing manner.

2. Historical overview of research with respect to the Research Problem with appropriate citations is presented. If appropriate, a discussion of any gaps in the research literature is included. Discussion of germinal research is included.

3. Current findings and studies with appropriate citations are presented. If appropriate, a discussion of any gaps in the research literature is included.

4. Current findings, discussed in order from general to specific, are related to the research question.

5. Each research variable/construct is discussed.

6. Quantitative: Diagram representing the independent and dependent construction is shown and discussed. (arrows show from independent to dependent)

7. Quantitative Hypothesis numbers put on each arrow.

8. Quantitative – A sub section for each hypothesis to discuss the research articles that lead to that hypothesis

9. Quantitative – Final summary discussion of model and ensuing hypotheses and how this fill solve the identified gap in Section 1.

6. Discussion has depth and presents an analysis of the literature rather than a listing of quotations and citations. Discussion relates a logical understanding of why a reference is included.

7. Balanced discussion of alternative viewpoints is given. The literature compares and contrasts different points of view regarding research in the field.

Chapter Conclusion Average of ½ to 1 page

3 required parts

1. Discussion reflects a conclusion derived from the analysis of the literature review.

2. Supporting citations are given for key points

3. Information is presented in a discussion context, rather than simply stated or listed

Chapter Summary Average of ½ to 1 page

4 required parts

1. Discussion summarizes key points presented in chapter 2.

2. Supporting citations are given for key points.

3. Chapter summary ends with transition discussion/sentence to next chapter.

4. Information is presented in a discussion context, rather than simply stated or listed.