EDU 337: Teaching in the Middle and Secondary School
This guide will help EDU 337 students identify scholarly literature in the field of middle and secondary education as it relates to the teaching of math, science, social studies and language arts.
What?Overview
/survey of a small body of scholarly research (i.e. books, articles, conference
papers, theses, dissertations, etc.) in a particular discipline.
Why?Often a
required component of grant and research proposals.They are also a common preface to theses,
dissertations, and scholarly articles.
Scope?Determined in large part by your research
needs and/or restrictions.(Summary or
critical evaluation)
Literature Review Guides & Samples
Below is sampling of resources to help you better understand the purpose and structure of literature reviews. You may find the worksheet from IUPUI particularly useful once you collect the bulk of your resources and begin to write your first draft.
This work sheet from Indiana University may help you find common themes among your research resources. The sample chart may help you organize your thoughts and talking points before you begin writing your APA Lit Review.
This guide provides an overview of how to research and how to pull the information together into a final polished product. It's a nine-minute video, but well worth the time if this is your first literature review.
