Please read the assignment description carefully. The format and length requirements must be followed as stated.
For Assignment 3, you are to write a literature review and recommendations for Leadership
Team decision making. The literature review addresses the research questions, summarizes
the findings in the literature, and critiques the findings with respect to the problem you
identified. The recommendations are intended to help the Leadership Team take action based on your research-based decision making.
The paper is to be 8-10 pages of text plus the CUC cover page, title page, and references. The paper must reflect APA format and include the following:
CUC Honor Code Cover Sheet
What paper must have
Title Page (page 1)
Title of Paper (on page 2) and Introductory Paragraph
Introduction to the Problem and Rationale (from Assignment 1, modified as a result of
instructor’s feedback)
The problem is identified and addresses potential impact on the organization.
What existing data (evidence) from the organization support the problem you identified?
What evidence from the research literature addresses the problem you identified? Support the rationale with in-text citations.
Research Questions (from Assignment 1, modified as a result of instructor’s feedback)
Two or three research questions are stated. Each research question lists a significant variable
or perception to be investigated, and the problem to be resolved to improve your organization. At least one of the questions needs to focus on a measurable variable and lend itself to quantitative research.
Use the format below.
Quantitative Research Question 1: What is the relationship between (state variable a) and (
state the problem needing to be resolved)?
Quantitative Research Question 2: What is the relationship between (state variable b) and (
state the problem needing to be resolved)?
If you wish to include a research question that lends itself to qualitative research, use this format:
Qualitative Research Question: What are perceptions, attitudes, opinions regarding (state the problem needing to be resolved)?
Terms used in the research questions are defined.
Review of the Literature
The review of the literature clearly addresses the problem that was identified. The literature
review is organized to include three themes that relate to the research questions. Integrate the main ideas from each of the articles under each theme. Relevant citations need to be included within each theme.
Theme 1 (Write the first theme heading): Of the 2 or 3 articles read for this theme, write a
synthesis of the main ideas from the articles supporting this theme.
Theme 2 (Write the second theme heading): Of the 2 or 3 articles read for this theme, write a
synthesis of the main ideas from the articles supporting this theme.
Theme 3 (Write the third theme heading): Of the 2 or 3 articles read for this theme, write a
synthesis of the main ideas from the articles supporting this theme.
Summary of Findings: Write a 1-paragraph summary of the most important points from
the 3 themes.
Critique of the Review of Literature
Do a critical analysis of the summary of findings in the previous section.
Identify any conflicts in the findings among studies.
Determine any gaps in the review of literature. What has not yet been studied?
Recommendations for Leadership Team Decision Making
The target audience for the recommendations is the Leadership Team. The recommendations are based on existing data from the organization and the literature review.
The content should be compelling and convincing so that the Leadership Team can take action as a result of your research-based decision making.
Recommendation 1: (Write the first recommendation.) Summarize Recommendation 1 based on the literature in Theme 1.
Recommendation 2: (Write the second recommendation.) Summarize Recommendation 2 based on the literature in Theme 2.
Recommendation 3: (Write the third recommendation.) Summarize Recommendation 3 based on the literature in Theme 3.
Conclusion
References (Reference list includes 4 primary sources and 4 secondary sources relevant to the problem.)
