28 Sep A Review of Literature on Geoengineering
Order Instructions
This week, you will write a review of literature based on the technology you are investigating for your Course Project. A review of literature may be defined as an analysis of published information in a particular subject area. It has some similarities to an annotated bibliography, which you have completed in a previous class, but differs in important respects. An annotated bibliography focuses on annotations, or summaries, of sources. In contrast, a review of literature analyzes the sources, draws connections among them, and notes changes in thinking over time. A review of literature will focus on the following questions.
What are the key points of agreement among the sources?
What are the key points of disagreement among the sources?
Do any of the sources appear to be outliers? In other words, are there any sources that bring up issues, or make assertions, that the other sources do not discuss?
Which sources appear to be the most powerful or influential? Are there sources that all of the other sources deem highly authoritative?
Are there any sources whose assertions seem dubious, illogical, or unsupported by the facts?
How has thinking changed about your topic over time? Are there beliefs that have fallen out of favor?
Successful assignments will do the following.
Analyze at least five sources from reputable publications that can be found in the DeVry Library
Demonstrate points of similarities and differences, note patterns, and evaluate source quality
Be approximately 750–1,000 words in length
Be formatted per current APA standards, including a separate title page and references page
Here is a sample review of literature to refer to as you create your own: A Review of Literature on Geoengineering (Links to an external site.)
Don’t forget to submit your assignment for grading.
Rubric
Week 4: Literature Review Grading Rubric
Week 4: Literature Review Grading Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Requirements
Assignment is 750–1,000 words in length, analyzes five sources, and is formatted in the seventh edition of APA, with a separate title page and references page.
40 to >0.0 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Analysis
Each source is briefly summarized in the student’s own words. The strengths and weaknesses of each source are clearly identified.
50 to >0.0 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMaking Connections
The student draws meaningful connections among the sources. Connections may include similarities and differences, changes over time, and evaluation of relative source quality.
35 to >0.0 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
35 pts
Total Points: 125
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