Use the attached Excel spreadsheet below. You will notice there are two tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet. Please provide brief responses to the questions on the first tab (i.e., “Research Purpose”).
On the second tab (i.e., “Literature Map”), locate a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed articles and use the spreadsheet to document information relevant to each. You do not need to provide lengthy responses for columns G-I; simply provide answers that will be helpful for you as you progress through the course.
Research Purpose
| Question | Answer |
| What topic are you interested in studying? | |
| What are your initital research questions? | |
| Do you plan on developing a quan, qual, or mixed methods proposal? |
Literature Map
| Article Title | First Author | Secondary Authors | Publication Year | Primary or Secondary Source | Publication Type | Purpose of the Source | Relevant Findings of the Source | What information in the source was germaine to your proposal? | APA Citation |
