literature review and break-down: analysis and discussion

literature review

the 5 sources we used on the last question and the 3 sources you will find on the attachment I used for the methodology part we need to do the following:

• summarize the thesis or main argument of each source
• briefly discuss the methodology used in the study
• talk about how each source relates to your research question/statement. In other words, why have you selected the book or article in question? Which aspects of your research question/statement are validated or discredited by the source?

3. The format of the Lit Review should be narrative paragraphs (no bullet-points), and you should demonstrate some understanding of the sources (don’t just quote the important bits). Show that you understand what you have read.

4. Let’s try to get a paragraph (single-spaced), per source.

break-down: analysis and discussion:

In this last section of the research proposal we have put together, you are asked to discuss the type of data analysis you intend to employ to understand and interpret the data you have collected, and whether or not you have addressed your research hypothesis. This section of the proposal is also where you would discuss potential findings and research conclusions.

Your task

Discuss the types of data analysis (quantitative or qualitative) you will employ. You should include a discussion portion in this section, but since this is not an actual research project (merely a proposal) you will not discuss your research findings. Rather, discuss the different venues where you could present your potential findings. These could include conferences or publications.

Considerations

• Remember to note the differences in analytical approaches between the various methodologies. For example, a survey methodological approach (closed-ended questions), requires a different type of analysis when compared to an in-depth interview which uses open and the questions.
• If you are using a qualitative approach (like a content analysis), think about how you will identify patterns and themes in your data.
• Think about how you will code the various data, and how you will indicate whether or not a specific data point fits into a larger pattern or theme.
• Be specific in your description of venues or publications where your findings could be discussed. Do a little bit of research, and find real conferences and real journals that would be fitting venues for the presentation of your work.