Activity #1
Literature Review Template
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Research Topic:
Introduction:
- Introduce the topic of your literature review.
- Explain the importance of the problem or topic.
Source 1:
Title:
Author(s):
Publication Date:
Summary: Summarize the key concepts, findings, and arguments presented in Source 1.
Relevance: Explain how Source 1 is relevant to your research topic
Source 2:
Title:
Author(s):
Publication Date:
Summary: Summarize the key concepts, findings, and arguments presented in Source 2.
Relevance: Explain how Source 2 is relevant to your research topic
Source 3:
Title:
Author(s):
Publication Date:
Summary: Summarize the key concepts, findings, and arguments presented in Source 3.
Relevance: Explain how Source 3 is relevant to your research topic
Common Themes and Trends:
- Identify any common themes, trends, or conflicting viewpoints across the three sources.
- Discuss how these commonalities relate to your problem or thesis statement.
Conclusion:
- Summarize the key takeaways from the literature review.
- Restate your research topic and how the sources contribute to its understanding.
References: Include the full APA citations for the three sources in APA format, 6th, or 7th edition. Please see APA@Conestoga 7th Edition for reference.