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DBA7200Chapter2.pdf
REVIEWING THE LITERATURE WRITING CHAPTER 2 OF THE PROPOSAL
CHAPTER 2 COMMON CHALLENGES BY STUDENTS
• Relating scholarly work to your topic • Age of scholarly sources • Difference between and relating seminal,
core and practitioner literature • Conceptual framework vs theoretical
framework
ORGANIZING LITERATURE REVIEW BY METHODOLOGY WHAT DO I INCLUDE? HOW DO I ORGANIZE IT?
Quantitative
Framework
Variables
Qualitative
Framework
Themes
Chapter 2
Paragraph One - Three Elements (Rubric 2.1)
1. First statement of the opening paragraph to Chapter 2 is a statement of the exact Purpose
of the Study provided in Chapter 1 (not the entire Purpose Statement).
Ex: The purpose of this proposed quantitative case study is...
2. Restate the exact Research Questions
Ex: The research question(s) indicated for this proposed study is...
3. Provide 2-3 sentences that explain the organizational of Chapter 2.
Strategy for Identifying Applicable Research
2-4 Paragraphs with 5 Elements (Rubric 2.2)
1. Explanation of the specific procedures and processes for identifying literature
2. Focus on demonstrating researched literature aligns clearly with the proposed study’s Purpose, RQ’s, and Background
3. Include specific search terms, databases, resources, and the like and how these align with the elements of Chapter 1.
i. Ex: The strategy used to identify literature applicable to proposed study included . . . (consider providing examples
of how particular terms or databases related to the Sections of Chapter 1, e.g., The inquiry of _____ sought to
develop ___ with respect to the Research Questions of the proposed study).
4. Include the specific criteria used to determine if a source was included in the final lit review, i.e., explain why some
sources made the cut while others did not. This could be as simple as you only included peer-reviewed sources or only
sources dated in the past 5 years.
5. Provide justification for why your approach is logical and would provide all applicable sources
Reputability and Extensiveness of the Literature Review (Rubric 2.3)
1-2 Paragraph with 3 Elements (2.3)
1. The critical reflection on the various sources/content of the literature that demonstrates to the reader a through synthesis of relevant seminal and recent literature supporting
the existence of the specific problem, as stated in Chapter 1.
Ex: The literature offered, in this review, represents a critical reflection of [state the types of sources] to present a synthesis of relevant seminal, scholarly, and
practitioner literature demonstrating an in-depth inquiry of theory and academic research on the topic of [state the research variables or the phenomenon].
2 Provides a summary by visual depiction (APA table or figure) followed by interpretative analysis of the frequency of :
a. journals,
b. peer-reviewed sources,
c. reports,
d. scholarly works,
e. books,
f. practitioner articles, etc.
used in the literature review to demonstrate the work presented is of distinction (i.e., of scholarly and practitioner quality). Focus of demonstrating the reputability
and extensiveness of the literature examination provided.
3. The figure or table is followed by interpretative analysis!
APA TABLES & FIGURES
¡ Tables and figures must be formatted per APA requirements. Please carefully READ Chapter 5 of the APA Manual. Appropriate formatting is critical to convey effectively the information. DO NOT JUST LOOK AT THE EXAMPLES!!!
¡ Take a look at elements such as title format, column headings, and decimal point consistency and lines for tables, i.e., do not use vertical lines
¡ Take a look at APA figures – no boxes and formatted only at the bottom!!!
ORGANIZING LITERATURE REVIEW BY METHODOLOGY WHAT DO I INCLUDE? HOW DO I ORGANIZE IT?
Quantitative
Opening
Strategy
Rep and Extent
Framework
Variables
Qualitative
Opening
Strategy
Rep and Extent
Framework
Themes
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHERS
Quantitative
Opening
Strategy
Rep and Extent
Framework Cover processes of all sources in Framework from Chapter 1 + other
relevant sources
Variables (Seminal Works) Cover each variable and its
measurement
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHERS
I. Chapter 2: Literature Review (Rubric 2.1)
II. Strategy for Identifying Applicable Research (Rubric 2.2)
III. Reputability and Extensiveness of the Literature Review (Rubric 2.3)
IV. Literature of the Theoretical Framework (Rubric 2.4)
V. Review of the Seminal Literature (Rubric 2.5)
A. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the first research variable]
B. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the second research variable]
C. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the third research variable]
VI. Review of the Core Literature (Rubric 2.6)
A. Core Literature of [state the name of the first research variable]
B. Core Literature of [state the name of the second research variable]
C. Core Literature of [state the name of the third research variable]
VII. Review of the Practitioner Literature (Rubric 2.7)
A. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the first research variable]
B. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the second research variable]
C. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the third research variable]
VIII. Application of the Literature to the Proposed Study (Rubric 2.8)
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHERS
Quantitative
Opening
Strategy
Rep and Extent
Framework
Seminal
Core
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHERS
I. Chapter 2: Literature Review (Rubric 2.1)
II. Strategy for Identifying Applicable Research (Rubric 2.2)
III. Reputability and Extensiveness of the Literature Review (Rubric 2.3)
IV. Literature of the Theoretical Framework (Rubric 2.4)
V. Review of the Seminal Literature (Rubric 2.5)
A. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the first research variable]
B. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the second research variable]
C. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the third research variable]
VI. Review of the Core Literature (Rubric 2.6)
A. Core Literature of [state the name of the first research variable]
B. Core Literature of [state the name of the second research variable]
C. Core Literature of [state the name of the third research variable]
VII. Review of the Practitioner Literature (Rubric 2.7)
A. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the first research variable]
B. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the second research variable]
C. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the third research variable]
VIII. Application of the Literature to the Proposed Study (Rubric 2.8)
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHERS
Quantitative
Opening
Strategy
Rep and Extent
Framework
Seminal
Core
Practitioner)
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHERS
I. Chapter 2: Literature Review (Rubric 2.1)
II. Strategy for Identifying Applicable Research (Rubric 2.2)
III. Reputability and Extensiveness of the Literature Review (Rubric 2.3)
IV. Literature of the Theoretical Framework (Rubric 2.4)
V. Review of the Seminal Literature (Rubric 2.5)
A. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the first research variable]
B. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the second research variable]
C. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the third research variable]
VI. Review of the Core Literature (Rubric 2.6)
A. Core Literature of [state the name of the first research variable]
B. Core Literature of [state the name of the second research variable]
C. Core Literature of [state the name of the third research variable]
VII. Review of the Practitioner Literature (Rubric 2.7)
A. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the first research variable]
B. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the second research variable]
C. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the third research variable]
VIII. Application of the Literature to the Proposed Study (Rubric 2.8)
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHERS
Quantitative
Opening
Strategy
Rep and Extent
Framework
Seminal
Core
Practitioner
Application
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHERS
I. Chapter 2: Literature Review (Rubric 2.1)
II. Strategy for Identifying Applicable Research (Rubric 2.2)
III. Reputability and Extensiveness of the Literature Review (Rubric 2.3)
IV. Literature of the Theoretical Framework (Rubric 2.4)
V. Review of the Seminal Literature (Rubric 2.5)
A. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the first research variable]
B. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the second research variable]
C. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the third research variable]
VI. Review of the Core Literature (Rubric 2.6)
A. Core Literature of [state the name of the first research variable]
B. Core Literature of [state the name of the second research variable]
C. Core Literature of [state the name of the third research variable]
VII. Review of the Practitioner Literature (Rubric 2.7)
A. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the first research variable]
B. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the second research variable]
C. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the third research variable]
VIII. Application of the Literature to the Proposed Study (Rubric 2.8)
Chapter 2
Opening 2.1
Paragraph One - Three Elements
1. First statement of the opening paragraph to Chapter 2 is a statement of the
exact Purpose of the Study provided in Chapter 1 (not the entire Purpose
Statement).
Ex: The purpose of this proposed quantitative case study is...
2. Restate the exact Research Questions
Ex: The research question(s) indicated for this proposed study is...
3. Provide 2-3 sentences that explain the organizational of Chapter 2.
Quantitative
Opening
Strategy
Rep and Extent
Framework
Seminal
Core
Practitioner
Application
QUALITATIVE RESEARCHERS
Qualitative
Framework Cover processes of all sources in Framework
from Chapter 1 + other relevant sources
Themes
QUALITATIVE RESEARCHERS
Qualitative
Opening
Strategy
Rep and Extent
Framework Cover processes of all sources in Framework from Chapter 1 + other
relevant sources
Seminal
QUALITATIVE RESEARCHERS
I. Chapter 2: Literature Review (Rubric 2.1)
II. Strategy for Identifying Applicable Research (Rubric 2.2)
III. Reputability and Extensiveness of the Literature Review (Rubric 2.3)
IV. Literature of the Conceptual Framework (Rubric 2.4)
V. Review of the Seminal Literature (Rubric 2.5)
A. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the first theme]
B. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the second theme]
C. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the third theme]
VI. Review of the Core Literature (Rubric 2.6)
A. Core Literature of [state the name of the second theme]
B. Core Literature of [state the name of the third theme]
VII. Review of the Practitioner Literature (Rubric 2.7)
A. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the first theme]
B. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the second theme
C. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the third theme]
VIII. Application of the Literature to the Proposed Study (Rubric 2.8)
QUALITATIVE RESEARCHERS
Qualitative
Opening
Strategy
Rep and Extent
Framework
Seminal
Core
QUALITATIVE RESEARCHERS
I. Chapter 2: Literature Review (Rubric 2.1)
II. Strategy for Identifying Applicable Research (Rubric 2.2)
III. Reputability and Extensiveness of the Literature Review (Rubric 2.3)
IV. Literature of the Conceptual Framework (Rubric 2.4)
V. Review of the Seminal Literature (Rubric 2.5)
A. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the first theme]
B. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the second theme]
C. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the third theme]
VI. Review of the Core Literature (Rubric 2.6)
A. Core Literature of [state the name of the second theme]
B. Core Literature of [state the name of the third theme]
VII. Review of the Practitioner Literature (Rubric 2.7)
A. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the first theme]
B. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the second theme
C. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the third theme]
VIII. Application of the Literature to the Proposed Study (Rubric 2.8)
QUALITATIVE RESEARCHERS
Qualitative
Opening
Strategy
Rep and Extent
Framework
Seminal
Core
Practitioner
QUALITATIVE RESEARCHERS
I. Chapter 2: Literature Review (Rubric 2.1)
II. Strategy for Identifying Applicable Research (Rubric 2.2)
III. Reputability and Extensiveness of the Literature Review (Rubric 2.3)
IV. Literature of the Conceptual Framework (Rubric 2.4)
V. Review of the Seminal Literature (Rubric 2.5)
A. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the first theme]
B. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the second theme]
C. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the third theme]
VI. Review of the Core Literature (Rubric 2.6)
A. Core Literature of [state the name of the second theme]
B. Core Literature of [state the name of the third theme]
VII. Review of the Practitioner Literature (Rubric 2.7)
A. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the first theme]
B. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the second theme
C. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the third theme]
VIII. Application of the Literature to the Proposed Study (Rubric 2.8)
QUALITATIVE RESEARCHERS
Qualitative
Opening
Strategy
Rep and Extent
Framework
Seminal
Core
Practitioner
Application
QUALITATIVE RESEARCHERS
I. Chapter 2: Literature Review (Rubric 2.1)
II. Strategy for Identifying Applicable Research (Rubric 2.2)
III. Reputability and Extensiveness of the Literature Review (Rubric 2.3)
IV. Literature of the Conceptual Framework (Rubric 2.4)
V. Review of the Seminal Literature (Rubric 2.5)
A. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the first theme]
B. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the second theme]
C. Seminal Literature of [state the name of the third theme]
VI. Review of the Core Literature (Rubric 2.6)
A. Core Literature of [state the name of the second theme]
B. Core Literature of [state the name of the third theme]
VII. Review of the Practitioner Literature (Rubric 2.7)
A. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the first theme]
B. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the second theme
C. Practitioner Literature of [state the name of the third theme]
VIII. Application of the Literature to the Proposed Study (Rubric 2.8)
Chapter 2
Opening 2.1
Paragraph One - Three Elements
1. First statement of the opening paragraph to Chapter 2 is a statement of the
exact Purpose of the Study provided in Chapter 1 (not the entire Purpose
Statement).
Ex: The purpose of this proposed quantitative case study is...
2. Restate the exact Research Questions
Ex: The research question(s) indicated for this proposed study is...
3. Provide 2-3 sentences that explain the organizational of Chapter 2.
Qualitative
Opening
Strategy
Rep and Extent
Framework
Seminal
Core
Practitioner
Application
WRITING THE DISSERTATION CLOSING THOUGHTS
