Chapter 2 ( Continuing . - "Stanford Marshmallow Experiment" - Delayed Gratification in Children)

10 research articles

Replication Studies

Basic Form to be placed in Appendix

The 10 pages that consist of Chapter 2 are basic summaries of each research article

Literature Reviews

A literature review is a comprehensive but concise summary of the research that has been done on a particular topic. The emphasis is on integration and interpretation of primary research articles.

Literature reviews are perhaps the most common assignment given in psychological science classes. The purpose of a literature review is to paint a picture of the field's collective knowledge and research on a specific topic while highlighting where further research may need to be conducted.

Students often struggle with the format of literature reviews; it can be difficult to truly interrogate and synthesize information across articles. Literature reviews should not be a summary of the articles; professors are looking for a critical analysis of recent research on your topic.

TIPS:

• Start by reading a variety of evidence-based research articles that represent the current state of knowledge on a narrowly defined topic. Make sure there is sufficient research evidence on the subject in terms of both quantity of research and diversity of sources.
• Analysis should be organized by key themes, trends, issues, or comparisons that are directly related to your thesis or research question. DO NOT simply provide individual summaries of each article.
• Emphasize where the present research fits with previous theories and studies, as well as gaps in the field that will be addressed by the current research.
• Include your own thoughts, evaluations, and questions of the literature.
• Make sure to provide adequate and accurate citations to avoid plagiarism.