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Please rebuttal and answer each of the following questions or post statements. Must be 150 words (please), write in 3rd person. Only one reference can be used for each answer. Must be 150 words (please), write in 3rd person.please make sure to use scholarly peer reviewed articlesand place each reference used under each answer.
DQ 1
The returning points in a literature review provide supportive structure to the researcher's selected topic. Bradley (2016) stated that information from previously reviewed articles included in the body of the literature allows for broadening the comprehensive elements related to the narrowed topic, and it demonstrates an alignment with the subject. Kim (2015) explained that a well-developed literature review creates a topic explanation to the audience, allows researchers to credit already established works, and narrows the focus on the topic. At times, the literature review includes argumentative views to propose given ideas related to the subject, and these integrative examinations are essential for developing the argument about the subject.
This concept will affect my work on the literature review because it will allow me the chance to develop well-rounded comprehensive perspectives from varied studies completed on the topic. Some conclusive results will support the topic, and others will be contradictory, creating an argumentative point and validity towards the subject selection. For instance, to convince others that the study of grouping is needed in the field of reading in elementary schools, I have to provide as much evidence as possible to ensure that there is a necessity for pursuing the subject. Additionally, the theoretical framework related to the topic will support its core concepts.
In my study, I will be focusing on testing whether heterogeneous grouping is more beneficial to students' reading progress in comparison to ability grouping. To support the benefits of heterogeneous grouping, Piaget's works on cognitive development will be one of the selections incorporated to prove that student discourse is essential for linguistic growth.
In preparedness to the proposal, the literature review related to the topic must be convincing and rich with supportive information in addition to contradictory views.
Bradley, G. (2016). Role and purpose of chapter 2: Literature review in dissertation research. GCU Research: Analyzing Research, 2016. Retrieved from
https://lc.gcumedia.com/res861/gcu-doctoral-research-analyzing-research/v1.1/#/chapter/7
Kim, Y.S. (2015). The importance of literature review in research writing. OwLocation, December 3, 2015. Retrieved from
https://owlcation.com/misc/literature_review
DQ 2
According to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, iterative means involving repetition while similarly cyclical means moving in cycles. As we have learned thus far inour program, the literature review is not something that is ever complete and should be viewed as a living document. How someone completes research or gains knowledge on a topic is an individualized experience. Exploring this further,
literature supports that unfamiliar tasks including searching for evidence in an area or domain in which the researcher is not an expert produces feelings of high anxiety and uncertainty while analyzing information, making decisions on evidence based research produces feelings of satisfaction and completeness (Pontis& Blandford, 2015).
As an emerging scholar this encourages me to continuously
research my area of study, to gain expertise and to understand that the literature review and writing of the document in a concurrent activity. The literature review is more than just gathering information, it must also be further organized and synthesized to allow common themes to emerge to identify the gap
and support the research question (Walker, 2016).
References:
Pontis, S., & Blandford, A. (2015). Understanding 'influence:' an exploratory study of academics' processes of knowledge construction through iterative and interactive information seeking. Journal of the
Association for Information Science & Technology, 66(8), 1576-1593. doi:10.1002/asi.23277
Walker, N. (2016). Chapter 6: Research Themes and Topics. In Grand Canyon University
(Ed.), GCU Doctoral Research: Analyzing Research. Retrieved from
https://lc.gcumedia.com/res861/gcu-doctoral-research-analyzing
DQ3
According to American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition (2011) the word cyclical refers to a happening or something appearing at regular intervals. The literature review is described as the foundation to the entire dissertation process. Therefore it is of high importance that the learner is able to analyze and review as much literature possible for the topic of interest. In the beginning of the process, the literature review could be described as cyclical or iterative because it is always a constant work in progress. Walker (2016) explains that in the early stages if the literature process the learner is the stage of exploring related peer-reviews subjects, topics, and themes in relation to their topic of interest.
As the process moves forward the doctoral learner accomplish several goals related to the study, for example gaining insight into the themes and gaps establishing a broader understanding of the research topic, the learner will go back to the literature review and adjust or modify what already has been written. This process will help ensure that the literature review is aligned with the dissertation prospectus and proposal.
cyclical. (n.d.) American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. (2011). Retrieved January 19 2017 from
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/cyclica
Walker, N. (2016). Chapter 7: Research themes and topics. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), GCU Doctoral Research: Analyzing Research. Retrieved from
https://lc.gcumedia.com/res861/gcu-doctoral-research-analyzing-research/v1.1/
DQ4
The Literature Review
Khoo et al (2010) states that every dissertation/research paper is expected to have a literature review. The literature review is not just a summary or overview of various pieces of literature on a subject but serves a particular objective in a dissertation. Khooet all (2010)
The literature review helps establish a rationale for the study and the identification of gaps in the literature regarding the subject the study is expected to address. Bradly et all (2016) in a chapter by Nancy Walkman describe the Literature review as an academic arrangement of peer reviewed articles and research studies on specific topics and themes related to a learner's study.
Accordingly, the purpose of the literature review is to synthesize, evaluate and summarize articles related to the learner's. The literature review is also used as a means of introducing the topic, for investigation, and assists in providing a justification for the study. Further the review may review research procedures, designs assessed from scholarly articles.
The literature review has been described as cyclical or an iterative process. This means the analysis of the literature, are not one time events but continuous, repeated rounds or cycles of analysis of the literature.
The importance of the literature review, to my own study is the recognition that this is a critical and necessary part of the research process and not a onetime event. It brings home the fact that through these iterative processes or cycles, one attempts to obtain as much information on the subject as possible so that the study is comprehensively covered. Some would suggest that it is an attempt to obtain perfection but this is never attained as a literature review is never quite completed as there are always pieces of literature yet to be discovered which has implications for one's study.
My study will focus on The relationship between transformational, leadership and empowerment (type two diabetics) and thus it is imperative that I obtain as wide a view that is possible on the subject and this integrative process will assist in achieving this objective. All studies must be consistent with the information in the literature review and my experience thus far is that through constant reading and review of the literature I am beginning to discover material not previously discovered which will assist in aligning my study as these pieces of literature are summarized and analyzed.
References
Christopher S.G. Khoo, Jin-Cheon, N., &Jaidka, K. (2011). Analysis of the macro-level discourse structure of literature reviews. Online Information Review, 35(2), 255-271. doi:
https://dx.doi.org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1108/14684521111128032
Anderson, D. (2013). "Experts and novices": An intervention to support literature review and analysis. Paper presented at the 9-VIII. Retrieved from
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/docview/1419022129?accountid=7374
Bradley, G. (2016). Role and purpose of chapter 2: Literature review in dissertation research. GCU Research: Analyzing Research, 2016. Retrieved from
https://lc.gcumedia.com/res861/gcu-doctoral-research-analyzing-research/v1.1/#/chapter/7