The discussion for this unit will center on posting information about one article related to your research topic. Your initial post will include a full reference of one of the articles that you found about your focused topic. Next, answer the following questions regarding that article:
- Explain the research characteristics for your article.
- What is the research question being asked and how does it relate to your study?
- What are the results of the study and how does that impact your study?
- What is your research hypothesis, based on your research question and review of literature?
- Keep in mind that when you post, you should always reference items you cite — be sure to use APA format for this. Also, be sure to refer back to the rubric as often as you need to during the week. The class is all about sharing knowledge, so use discussions as a way of creating a community resource for yourself and your colleagues. This discussion addresses the following unit learning outcome:
- Choose scholarly sources for a literature review.
It also addresses the following Course Outcome: IX540-2: Determine if a given research study includes all the characteristics of sound research.