Literature review 16 pages

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Literature Review Instructions

Literature Review Topic: Organizational Structure. Make sure that you focus on the organizational design and structure when writing your paper.

What Is a Literature Review?

A literature review is a survey and a discussion of the literature in a given area of study. It is a concise overview of what has been studied, argued, and established about a topic; it is generally organized chronologically or thematically. A literature review is also written in essay format.

What is the Final Format?

The paper will be written in current APA format, must be a minimum of 16 pages (not including the title page, abstract, and references), and must utilize at least 15 scholarly references, less than 3 years old. The final format must include the following:

· Title page;

· Abstract;

· Outline;

· Introduction (no longer than 1 page);

· Findings (a minimum of 13 pages);

· Conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions for further study (a minimum of 2 pages); and

· References that are current (less than 3 years) or important for historical background.

1) Title page and Outline of paper. Due Date: Thursday 1 Feb. 2018

2) Abstract. Due Date: Thursday 8 Feb. 2018

3) Annotated Bibliography. Due Date: Thursday 15 Feb. 2018

4) Final paper Due Date: Thursday 22 Feb. 2018

BUSI 610

Literature Review: Final Grading Rubric

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Cover Page

0 to 10 points
· All needed components are included and correctly reflected.
· The cover page is formatted correctly.

Abstract

0 to 20 points
The abstract is formatted properly and is the correct length.

Outline

0 to 10 points
The outline includes details that will probe the subject for depth.

Introduction

0 to 20 points
· There is a clear thesis statement that specifies the topic that is going to be addressed.
· The introduction provides a clear overview of the Literature Review’s contents.

Content

0 to 110 points
· The issues raised regarding the topic are properly treated.
· Differing viewpoints are considered, analyzed, and treated.
· The analysis is thorough.

Conclusion and Recommendations

0 to 30 points
· The conclusion offers a good summary of the issues treated in the Literature Review.
· The conclusion offers suggestions for further study.

Materials/

Sources/Structure

0 to 30 points
· The bibliography contains a minimum of 15 scholarly sources.
· Materials are cited properly and quoted in current APA format.
· The sources are current (less than 3 years old) or important for historical background.
· The transitions between paragraphs and sections are clear.
· Proper headings are utilized.
· The treatment of the topic is logically oriented.

Style

0 to 20 points
· The Literature Review uses current APA format correctly.
· The Literature Review is without spelling and grammar errors.

Total

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