Introduction to the Literature Review

Criteria and Defining Characteristics

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Abstract

After reading the abstract what do you expect to learn from the article?

Introduction: Summarize the following in paragraph form.

· What is the purpose of the study?

· What is the scope of the study?

· What is the rational for the study?

· What is the hypothesis or research question?

· What key concepts and terms are noted?

· Is a review of the literature provided?

Methods: Summarize the following in paragraph form.

· What is the population being sampled?

· What data collection procedure is presented?

· What other procedures are described?

Results: Summarize the following in paragraph form.

· What are the given findings?

· How was data collected?

· Are the findings supported by graphs and charts?

· What does the analysis of data state?

Conclusion: Summarize in paragraph form.

· What is the summary of the study?

· What is the conclusion of the hypothesis?

· What are the questions for future research?

References

· What are the total number of references used in the study?

· List two of the references used.