DOC912: Structure of the Literature Review
Credit Hours:
1
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Estimated Hours Per Week:
5
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Overview
This course introduces students to the dissertation literature review and facilitates the development of a structure for the writing of the second chapter of their dissertation. Additionally, the course provides students with an opportunity to analyze the entire process of developing a dissertation and the methodology by which JIU approaches dissertation development.
Through the course project, Structure of the Review of Literature, students will learn how to create a literature review that is scholarly, informative, and persuasive. By completing the course project, students will have developed the structure for their dissertation literature review.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the dissertation process at JIU from beginning to end.
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Analyze and evaluate the purpose of a dissertation literature review.
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Evaluate the viability of possible research questions based upon a review of literature.
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Apply principles of analysis to identify unbiased and valid studies.
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Critically evaluate arguments, concepts, and theories found in the review of literature.
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Analyze the components of and synthesize a complete structure of the literature review chapter of their dissertation.
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Utilize the Dissertation Handbook to track requirements and deliverables.
Required Texts
DOC912 texts are available from the JIU/Follett Bookstore
