1. Library
You need to access the IUP Library to conduct your literature review
Useful databases include Academic Search Complete, Medline, etc.
Be sure to use peer-reviewed journal articles, valid resources, etc.

2. Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to give you an opportunity to complete a literature review using some of the research tools presented in this course.
The review of literature should present the current status of published research dealing with the subject matter which will be examined your research.
For this assignment, identify the library references that you will use in your literature review. Submit the list of references to the instructor by the due date listed in the syllabus.
This means all references: Books, websites, articles, etc.

3. Citations Use an approved method of citing the references
Use Parenthetical citations in the paper
APA
Journal Article:
Devine, P. G., & Sherman, S. J. (1992). Intuitive versus rational judgment and the role of stereotyping in the human condition: Kirk or Spock? Psychological Inquiry, 3(2),
In the text:
Judgment styles can vary greatly with intuitive judgment being most often identified in studies (Devine & Sherman, 1992).
Use Link: Purdue Online Writing Lab

4. Purpose of the Literature Review
You are proposing to conduct a study of some type
Use the literature review to:
Justify the fact that the broad area you will be studying is an issue of importance
Identify the status of the research in the field to date
Identify gaps that exist in the current research
Justify the need for your proposed study and it’s significance to the research base

5. How to properly cite
E.g.
Go to one of the search engine, such as google scholar:

6. Type in key words related to your topic. E. g
Type in key words related to your topic. E. g. MSDs among nurses population:
Type in: MSD, nurses, safety, statistics

7. Click ok, and you will get this:

10. Other data sources
Use the library resources:

12. Check this (Select all), unless you are interested in specific search engine, then click that

13. Type in Key words

14. Review of Literature Assignment
The review of literature will be 5-10 double spaced typed pages
Historical overview of research literature
What is the extent of the problem under investigation?
Is this something new, current (ie: nanotechnology)?
Theory and literature specific to the problem
What studies have been conducted in the past?
Research literature in related areas
If specific lit and past research has not been conducted in your area, use similar research and tie it’s importance to your research problem
Critique of research literature
Are there gaps or unanswered questions in the literature?
Are there questionable findings?
Summary of what is known and unknown about the problem
What have past studies found or not found?
What areas still need to be addressed?
Contribution of this study to literature
How does your study fill the gaps or answer unanswered questions?
Sample ending paragraph:
This research goal and objectives are important because ……
Past research has found …..
Past research has not found…….
This study will be conducted to determine …….
This study is important because……..