21 Apr Literature Review Assignment
Order Instructions
he largest component of a
dissertation is usually the Literature Review. A Literature Review is an exhaustive search of the
academic literature regarding a specific topic. Through the research for the Literature Review,
the scholar will discover what has been published and is current regarding their specific area.
The Literature Review should also include a section regarding the theory that is applicable to the
research question.
INSTRUCTIONS
The student will write a 10–12-page Literature Review on a specific problem in criminal justice.
It will not be a descriptive paper but must be one that critically examines the problems and the
competing solutions. The student must make an argument about whether it is necessary. The
paper must utilize at least 12 significant, scholarly resources that are significant to the topic
(current, relevant, credible, and each carries its weight) with a clear and meaningful connection
between all the resources. The paper must follow the current APA style. The paper should be 10-
12 pages with a cover page, Research Questions, annotations, Bibliography, and any supporting
documentation.
