Circulation Desk

• Read peers' posts to the threaded discussion from Lesson 2 last week. Try to find someone with similar interests that you could share resources as you find them.  If you happen to know of a good resource for someone else's topic let them know. NOTE: You are not required to post replies, but if you have comments that may assist your peers feel free to do so.
• Complete the Chapter 10 Quiz
• Complete the Chapter 5 Quiz
• Identify at least 2 additional empirical research articles from refereed journals that are on the same topic as the one you identified last week (or a new topic if you have changed your mind) and the one that you found the 2 articles on last week.  Via email, submit the complete reference in APA format (use your book) for these 2 articles to your instructor.
• Complete Section I and turn it in to me.

The following item is due in 2 weeks (Jun 18):

• Choose one of the 4 empirical articles you have identified. Write a 350 word abstract for this article. Also, write a critique using the guiding questions provided. Finally, add an additional paragraph on how this study you review will assist you in validating and supporting your research problem (does it provide justification? identify deficiencies or shortcomings? support a major theme?). Be sure to apply APA. View a sample assignment as a model here.

The following items are ongoing:

• Continue to identify additional empirical research articles from refereed journals that are on your research topic.  If you continue to want confirmation that the articles you find are empirical and refereed, submit the complete reference in APA format (use your book) to your instructor. Include the url of the article in APA format if you found it online. Your goal should be to find a minimum of 8-10 empirical articles for inclusion in your literature review.
• Continue constructing your own literature map using your key terms and the research you locate.  Maps such as those provided in your text can be created using Microsoft Word or another program such as Inspiration (a software tool specifically designed for concept mapping and brainstorming etc.).  If you would like to download a free trial and experiment with Inspiration then check out their home page. A complete literature map will be due with Section II of your proposal.

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