You will establish a reference list of 8 – 10 peer-reviewed journal articles that directly relate to your research topic. These articles will become the basis of your literature review. It is important to find research articles that directly relate to your thesis research question and hypothesis to establish supporting evidence for your main ideas and hypothesis.

Be sure to address the following in your reference list:

• Include 8 – 10, peer-reviewed journal articles based on empirical research studies (e.g., original research studies or meta-analyses)
• The articles should be published within the last five years.
• The articles should directly relate to your research topic in ways that either provide insight into your research question or evidence to support your hypothesis.
• The references are formatted according to APA Style 7th edition guidelines.