Instructions
The Literature Review assignment allows you to demonstrate the fol
Instructions
The Literature Review assignment allows you to demonstrate the following behaviors:
conduct and be critical consumers of research related to specialized areas of practice;
evaluate, synthesize, and apply findings from peer-reviewed literature to better respond to the needs of the clients in specialized areas of practice;
Assignment Instructions:
Submit a DRAFT of your literature review this week. Your professor will provide feedback on your draft. Be sure to make the suggested changes as you continue to work on your final literature review that is due in week 8.
The following is a suggested format for your paper. Problem statement (this is what the study will be about)
Establish the importance of the research topic
Number and type of people affected
Seriousness of the impact
Physical, psychological, economic, social, or spiritual consequences of the problem
Topic 1
Definitions of key terms
Supporting evidence
Common findings across the articles you read, identify any gaps in the literature
Topic 2
Definitions of key terms
Supporting evidence
Common findings across the articles you read, identify any gaps in the literature
Topic 3
Definitions of key terms
Supporting evidence
Common findings across the articles you read, identify any gaps in the literature
Final paragraph
Summary of key points
After all that you read there are still unanswered questions which lead to the need for this study
Research question(s) and hypothesis(es) for the study you are proposing
References
Copy and paste your article citations here in APA format
Requirements
Length: 6-7 pages in addition to a properly formatted title and reference page.
Use proper APA formatting
Estimated time to complete: 4 hours
Rubric
MSW 630 Unit 7 Literature Review Draft
MSW 630 Unit 7 Literature Review Draft
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEPAS 8.aMethodology
Engage with clients and constituencies to critically choose and implement culturally responsive, evidence-informed interventions to achieve client and constituency goals.
20 ptsExceptional
Information is taken from sources with enough interpretation / evaluation to develop a comprehensive synthesis. Viewpoints of experts are questioned thoroughly.
18 ptsProficiency
Information is taken from sources with adequate interpretation / evaluation to develop a coherent analysis. Viewpoints of experts are questioned.
16 ptsCompetency
Information is taken from sources with some interpretation / evaluation to develop a coherent analysis. Viewpoints of experts are subject to questioning.
14 ptsEmerging Proficiency
Information is taken from sources with without interpretation / evaluation. Viewpoints of experts are taken as fact without questioning.
0 ptsNot Present
Viewpoints and information from experts are not identified.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEPAS 9.bInfluence of context and assumptions.
Groups, organizations, and communities.
20 ptsExceptional
Thoroughly (systematically and methodically) analyzes own and others’ assumptions and carefully evaluates the relevance of contexts when presenting a position.
18 ptsProficiency
Interprets own and others’ assumptions and evaluates the relevant contexts when presenting a position.
16 ptsCompetency
Identifies own and others assumptions and several relevant contexts when presenting a position.
14 ptsEmerging Proficiency
Questions some assumptions. Identifies relevant contexts when presenting a position. Begins to identify some contexts when presenting a position.
0 ptsNot Present
Does not demonstrate awareness of assumptions and/or does not identify relevant contexts when representing a position.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
5 ptsExceptional
The paper exhibits a superior command of written English language conventions. The presentation has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.
4.5 ptsProficiency
The paper exhibits a strong command of written English language conventions. The presentation has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impair the flow of communication.
4 ptsCompetency
The paper exhibits command of written English language conventions. The presentation has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication.
3.5 ptsEmerging Proficiency
The paper exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The presentation has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.
0 ptsNot Present
The paper does not demonstrate a command of written English language conventions. The presentation has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA
5 ptsExceptional
The required APA elements are all included with correct formatting, including in-text citations and references.
4.5 ptsProficiency
The required APA elements are all included with minor errors in formatting, including in-text citations and references.
4 ptsCompetency
The required APA elements are all included with multiple formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.
3.5 ptsEmerging Proficiency
The required APA elements are not all included with major formatting, including in-text citations and references.
0 ptsNot Present
There is little to no evidence of APA formatting and/or there are no in-text citations and/or references.
5 pts
Total Points: 50