EDU-M712B: Mentoring: Preparing for a Literature Review II

Credit Hours:
1
Estimated Hours Per Week:
5

Overview

In this course, candidates build on their initial search, further researching sources and developing a scholarly-level literature review.  Candidates review the various elements of a research article and begin to follow guidelines in evaluating sources to include in their literature review. In this class, candidates will:

  • Locate and evaluate a research article, summarizing the content and argument of the article in anticipation of the literature review writing process.
  • Explore and exchange ideas about how to use the electronic tools to enhance the search.
  • Become familiar with the writing process and proper citation.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Search a variety of resources for information on their dissertation topics.
  • Review the components, interpret, and critically evaluate journal articles for inclusion in the doctoral-level literature review.
  • Expand the literature review search, using limiters and expanded techniques to locate additional sources.
  • Ensure the quality of resources chosen by analyzing articles related to the topic and following the guidelines for identifying peer-reviewed journals.
  • Review new strategies for ensuring a high-quality literature review, as well as identify pitfalls and traps that can compromise the integrity of the review.
  • Review and practice proper scholarly citation procedure for sources.
  • Review and practice the peer-review process through the Community of Scholars Forums.
  • Add to EndNote® libraries.
  • Consider recommendations for keeping motivated through the literature review development process.
ENROLLMENT
To enroll in this course, please complete the online application.

Required Texts
EDU-M712B texts are available from the JIU/MBS bookstore