Health Care
provide a well organized logically sequenced detailed examination and synthesis of the seminal and current literature relevant to the research topic. Begin with introduction of the chapter and ends with the research question or a more clearly defined research purpose. write the chapter in present tense. headings are encouraged . tone of the paper is impersonal. active voice.
Literature Review Chapter
? Begins with an introductory paragraph that includes:
o the purpose of the chapter
o a map of the chapter
? Integrates the story of the literature
? Is structured and organized in a way that makes sense
? Flows from one topic to the next with ease
? Demonstrates evidence of critical thinking about the literature
? Use of citations (credibility, appropriateness to the topic, quantity)
? All components of the research question are included in the literature review
? Research question naturally emerges from the review of the literature
? Last sentence articulates the research question
Structure
? Uses descriptive titles to organize the paper
? Uses headings/subheadings appropriately
? Provide maps/mini-maps
Style
? Written in an academic tone
? Sets up quotes for the reader
? Written in active voice (ok to use first person)
APA
? Correct format of title page (running head, authors, institution, etc.)
? Correctly uses citations in text (author, year, page #)
? Correctly cites references
? Everything in text is in reference list
? Everything in reference list is in text
Grammar
? Complete sentences
? Tense agreements
? Singular/plural agreements
? Correct punctuation
? Correct spelling
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