Assignment
Conduct research in the Capella University Library on your topic. Identify 4-8 articles on your topic of interest to read and analyze for use in this assessment.
Write a literature review in the form of a 6-8 page paper in which you discuss the following:
1. A research question and methodology needed to address it: Begin your paper by clearly identifying both the research question and hypothesis that your proposal will address as well as the research methodology you plan to (hypothetically) use. If your plan is for qualitative work, research questions are sufficient. Operationalize the variables and provide a brief explanation as to the method of research that will be employed and a brief rationale for your choice.
2. The research question's relevance: Include a description of why this topic is important to research in the context of current literature on the topic. Provide scholarly information that supports your view.
3. Theories underscoring the area of research: Describe the specific psychological theory or theories related to the chosen topic that are best suited to form the foundation for the proposed research. Be sure to identify how this theory pertains to the proposed research.
4. A literature review of the 4-8 related articles you identified for this assessment.
1. Consider how these articles inform the research questions you posed.
2. Include a discussion of some of the research methodologies employed.
3. Identify any limitations of the studies (for example, small sample size, focusing on one age group only) and gaps in the research.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.