Literature Review in Business Ethics

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Literature Review Rubiric

Introduction

There is a clear thesis statement that specifies the topic that is going to be addressed. The introduction provides a clear overview of the Literature Review’s contents. The introduction f is clearly articulated. The introduction has a clear, logical flow.

Content

All key components of the Literature Review are present. The body of the paper includes clarity and relevancy of material with the appropriate level of citations. The assignment has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis. At least fifteen peer reviewed references are included that are three years old or less. The issues raised regarding the topic are properly treated.

Differing viewpoints are considered, analyzed, and treated. The analysis is thorough.

Conclusion and Recommendations

The conclusion offers a good summary of the issues treated in the Literature Review. The conclusion offers suggestions for further study with the appropriate level of citations. The conclusion has a clear, logical flow. Major points are summarized clearly. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

Grammar, APA formatting

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format. The Literature Review uses current APA format correctly. The paper contains a minimum of 16 pages of content that does not include the cover page, Abstract, outline, reference page, or charts/tables.

Layout

Introduction (no longer than 1 page);

Findings (a minimum of 15 pages);

Conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions for further study (a minimum of 3 pages)

References minimum of 15 scholarly sources that are current (less than 3 years) or important for historical background.