The primary goal of this literature review is to integrate
concepts from four different content domains within the larger field of
psychology. The four content domains should be chosen from previous coursework
in this program. In this paper, students will review the findings in the
individual empirical articles, organize the research in a meaningful way,
evaluate the reliability, validity, an
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The primary goal of this literature review is to integrate
concepts from four different content domains within the larger field of
psychology. The four content domains should be chosen from previous coursework
in this program. In this paper, students will review the findings in the
individual empirical articles, organize the research in a meaningful way,
evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the research
findings, and present an integrated synthesis of the research that sheds new light
on the topics within and across the four domains.
The result of a successful integrative literature review may be
a significant contribution to a particular body of knowledge and, consequently,
to research and practice. Therefore, before writing this literature review,
substantive new research must be conducted via the Internet and within the UAGC
Library for each of the four chosen domains. A minimum of six sources must be
included for each of the four domains. Although content from literature reviews
completed in prior courses within this program may be included, it may not
constitute the total research for the individual domains addressed within this
assignment. No more than four sources from previous literature reviews
completed in this program may be utilized for this integrative review.
The headings listed below must be used within the paper to
delineate the sections of content. These sections include the following: a
clear introduction that provides a general review and organizes the research in
a meaningful way; a discussion in which the evidence is presented through
analysis, critique, and synthesis; and a conclusion in which the discussion is
drawn together in a meaningful way, the claims of the introduction are brought
to a logical closure, and new research is proposed.
Introduction
·
Provide a conceptual framework for the review.
·
Describe how the review will be organized. The questions below
may be used to guide this section.
o What are the guiding
theories within the domains?
o How are the domains connected?
o Are there competing
points of view across the domains?
o Why is the integration of
these domains important?
o What is the history of
these domains?
o What are the related
theories or findings?
·
Describe how the literature was identified, analyzed, and synthesized.
·
How and why was the literature chosen?
·
What is your claim or thesis statement?
Discussion
·
Provide the analysis, critique, and synthesis for the review.
Analysis
·
Examine the main ideas and relationships presented in the
literature across the four domains.
·
Integrate concepts from the four different content domains
within the larger field of psychology.
·
What claim(s) can be made in the introduction?
·
What evidence supports the claim(s) made in the introduction?
Critique
·
Evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the
chosen research findings.
·
How well does the literature represent the issues across the
four domains?
·
Identify the strengths and the key contributions of the
literature.
·
What, if any, deficiencies exist within the literature?
·
Have the authors omitted any key points and/or arguments?
·
What, if any, inaccuracies have been identified in the
literature?
·
What evidence runs contrary to the claims proposed in the
introduction, and how might these be reconciled with the claims presented?
·
Explain how the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and
Code of Conduct might influence the reliability and/or generalizability of the
chosen findings.
·
Did the ethical issues influence the outcomes of the research?
·
Were ethical considerations different across the domains?
Synthesis
·
Integrate existing ideas with new ideas to create new knowledge
and new perspectives.
·
Describe the research that has previously been done across these
domains, as well as any controversies or alternate opinions that currently
exist.
·
Relate the evidence presented to the major conclusions being
made.
·
Construct clear and concise arguments using evidence-based
psychological concepts and theories to posit new relationships and perspectives
on the topics within the domains.
Conclusion
·
Provide a conclusion and present potential future
considerations.
·
State your final conclusion(s).
·
Synthesize the findings described in the discussion into a
succinct summary.
·
What questions remain?
·
What are the possible implications of your argument for existing
theories and for everyday life?
·
Are there novel theories and/or testable hypothesizes for future
research?
·
What do the overarching implications of the studies show?
·
Where should the research go from this point to further the
understanding of these domains and the greater study of psychology?
Attention Students: The Masters of Arts in Psychology program is
utilizing the Folio portfolio tool as a repository for student scholarly work
in the form of signature assignments completed within the program. After
receiving feedback for this Integrative Literature Review, please implement any
changes recommended by the instructor, go to your Folio account and upload the
revised Integrative Literature Review as a project in your portfolio. (Use the Setting Up
and Using Folio (Links to an external site.) guide to create an
account if you do not already have one.) The upload of signature assignments
will take place after completing each course. Be certain to upload revised
signature assignments throughout the program as the portfolio and its contents
will be used in other courses and may be used by individual students as a
professional resource tool.
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