Course Description
Preparation of a literature review on a topic of interest related to elementary education.
Athena Title
Literature Review in EDEL
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Review of the research in an area of choice.
Topical Outline
Does the review have a clear purpose? Is the review search-and- selection process described? How well are the individual studies described and critiqued? Are studies linked in order to present clear and consistent research findings? Are conflicting findings and areas where additional research is required discussed? Does the review include section headings, transitions, and summaries that help the reader? Is the review written in the form of an argument or a story?