I. Description of topic of interest (1-3 slides)
A. What are the main and distinguishing features of this topic? (Identify and define the specific topic and concepts of interest)
B. Why is this topic important or timely? Why have you chosen to write about it?
II. Summary of existing research (3-5 slides)
This section should summarize a small, representative sampling of recent research about your topic. Be sure to organize and structure this discussion around shared goals, relationships, hypotheses, etc. Your paper should not be a series of ‘mini-book reports’ in which you discuss a series of articles one after another. Rather, you should focus on similarities (common findings) and/or differences (conflicting findings) across the different studies. If you find your topic is getting too complicated (aka, your paper is getting too long), you will need to narrow its focus and scope. Please email me or ask questions in class if you need assistance with this.
III. Evaluation of existing research & suggestions for future research (3-5 slides)
A. Briefly, based on your review and evaluation, what do we know up to this point about your topic? What have been strong and/or consistent findings or relationships?
B. What is not known about the topic? That is, what do you think is a critical limitation or weakness of our current knowledge of the topic?
C. What is one example of a research study you would conduct to address a limitation or weakness you’ve identified? What would be your specific research hypothesis (i.e., your expected relationships or findings)? What methodology would you use in your study (who would be your participants, what instruments or procedures would you use, etc.)?
Designing: PowerPointUse the final draft of the outline to create the structure of the slides. Slides should have minimal text, captivating visuals, and tell the story of your literature review. You can include videos and pictures that are relevant.
Recording: Final Presentations
Final presentations will be uploaded to Canvas. Final presentations can be recorded on Zoom, or whatever other recording software you desire.
