Instructions The Literature Review assignment allows you to demonstrate the fol

Instructions

The Literature Review assignment allows you to demonstrate the following behaviors:

conduct and be critical consumers of research related to specialized areas of practice; 
evaluate, synthesize, and apply findings from peer-reviewed literature to better respond to the needs of the clients in specialized areas of practice;

Assignment Instructions:

Submit a DRAFT of your literature review this week. Your professor will provide feedback on your draft. Be sure to make the suggested changes as you continue to work on your final literature review that is due in week 8.

The following is a suggested format for your paper. Problem statement (this is what the study will be about)

Establish the importance of the research topic
Number and type of people affected
Seriousness of the impact
Physical, psychological, economic, social, or spiritual consequences of the problem

Topic 1

Definitions of key terms
Supporting evidence
Common findings across the articles you read, identify any gaps in the literature

Topic 2

Definitions of key terms

Supporting evidence
Common findings across the articles you read, identify any gaps in the literature

Topic 3

Definitions of key terms
Supporting evidence
Common findings across the articles you read, identify any gaps in the literature

Final paragraph

Summary of key points
After all that you read there are still unanswered questions which lead to the need for this study
Research question(s) and hypothesis(es) for the study you are proposing

References

Copy and paste your article citations here in APA format

Requirements

Length: 6-7 pages in addition to a properly formatted title and reference page.
Use proper APA formatting

Estimated time to complete: 4 hours

Rubric

MSW 630 Unit 7 Literature Review Draft

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEPAS 8.aMethodology
Engage with clients and constituencies to critically choose and implement culturally responsive, evidence-informed interventions to achieve client and constituency goals.

20 pts

Exceptional

Information is taken from sources with enough interpretation / evaluation to develop a comprehensive synthesis. Viewpoints of experts are questioned thoroughly.

18 pts

Proficiency

Information is taken from sources with adequate interpretation / evaluation to develop a coherent analysis. Viewpoints of experts are questioned.

16 pts

Competency

Information is taken from sources with some interpretation / evaluation to develop a coherent analysis. Viewpoints of experts are subject to questioning.

14 pts

Emerging Proficiency

Information is taken from sources with without interpretation / evaluation. Viewpoints of experts are taken as fact without questioning.

0 pts

Not Present

Viewpoints and information from experts are not identified.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEPAS 9.bInfluence of context and assumptions.
Groups, organizations, and communities.

20 pts

Exceptional

Thoroughly (systematically and methodically) analyzes own and others’ assumptions and carefully evaluates the relevance of contexts when presenting a position.

18 pts

Proficiency

Interprets own and others’ assumptions and evaluates the relevant contexts when presenting a position.

16 pts

Competency

Identifies own and others assumptions and several relevant contexts when presenting a position.

14 pts

Emerging Proficiency

Questions some assumptions. Identifies relevant contexts when presenting a position. Begins to identify some contexts when presenting a position.

0 pts

Not Present

Does not demonstrate awareness of assumptions and/or does not identify relevant contexts when representing a position.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting

5 pts

Exceptional

The paper exhibits a superior command of written English language conventions. The presentation has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.

4.5 pts

Proficiency

The paper exhibits a strong command of written English language conventions. The presentation has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impair the flow of communication.

4 pts

Competency

The paper exhibits command of written English language conventions. The presentation has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication.

3.5 pts

Emerging Proficiency

The paper exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The presentation has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.

0 pts

Not Present

The paper does not demonstrate a command of written English language conventions. The presentation has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA

5 pts

Exceptional

The required APA elements are all included with correct formatting, including in-text citations and references.

4.5 pts

Proficiency

The required APA elements are all included with minor errors in formatting, including in-text citations and references.

4 pts

Competency

The required APA elements are all included with multiple formatting errors, including in-text citations and references.

3.5 pts

Emerging Proficiency

The required APA elements are not all included with major formatting, including in-text citations and references.

0 pts

Not Present

There is little to no evidence of APA formatting and/or there are no in-text citations and/or references.

5 pts

Total Points: 50

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