Instructions: Select four academic journal articles about asocial-science-oriented topic. Write a review of the four journal articles. Your review must
provide a summary of current and relevant studies about your topic; and identify and critique any flaws in the literature.
This assignment gives you the opportunity to conduct a library search using the resources described in Unit 6. Athabasca University library subscribes to databases that you may find useful, including the following:
- Academic One File
- Academic Search Complete
- JSTOR
- Social Sciences Full Text
- Additional databases are available through the AU library website. Most journals at the AU Library can be accessed online when you log in using your student ID.
Note: Tensen and Hampson's Mastering Digital Research (2010) is a good resource for conducting library search.
Format:
- The literature review must be double-spaced, in 12-point font, with standard 1.25-inch margins on the top, bottom, left and right.
- The literature review must have a cover page with the title of the assignment, your name, and your student ID.
- Visit the Write Site for detailed information about APA style.
- Submit your work using the assignment link in Moodle.
- Students who do not follow these guidelines will be penalized.