Discussion Post
From the below list, select one topic for which you will lead the discussion in the forum. Reserve your selected topic by posting your response (reservation post) to the Discussion Area, identifying your topic in the subject line. , research your topic and start a scholarly conversation as you respond with your initial or primary post to your own reservation post in the Discussion Area. Make sure your response does not duplicate your colleagues' responses.
Choose one of these topics for the discussion:
1) Describe the purposes of a literature review.
2) Compare how literature reviews are used in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches.
3) Outline the steps in conducting a literature review.
4) Discuss the significance and meaning of a problem statement (or purpose statement).
Synthesize key concepts in a way that articulates a clear point, position, and conclusion supported by research. Select a different bullet point than what your classmates have already posted so that we can engage several discussions on relevant topics. If all of the bullet points have been addressed, then you may begin to reuse the bullet points with the expectation that varied responses continue.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.