Literature+Review+Checksheet

=Subject (Topic) (GWU EMSE 216-8000)=

Index | Topics | Lectures | Course Work | Reference

(Ryan and Barbera, 2011)
 * **2. Literature Review** ||  ||
 * 2.1 || Variable number of pages ||
 * 2.i || Variable number of pages ||
 * 2.j || Variable number of pages ||

Checklist: ( TBR) Contributors: Sisson
 * Most important, does it set the stage for the research well enough
 * 1) Setting the Stage
 * "detail the research that has been done on your problem in the past, "
 * Explain "how it has influenced subsequent research"
 * Discuss "how and why past research has led up to your present situation" (SEAS Doctoral Handbook 2011)
 * 1) Limiting the Scope
 * 2) Right References
 * Sections that address the major topics in the dissertation
 * Major categories in the context map (probably all major categories, but maybe not)
 * Enough to support the data collection matrix
 * Methods
 * Frequently cited sources if they make sense; or explain why not.
 * 1) References located in the correct place
 * Methods
 * Method addressed from a critical literature review perspective - the critical is including what is appropriate for the dissertation reserach.
 * Sources:**
 * EMSE 8000, Spring 2011 Syllabus
 * Dr. Joseph Barbera, EMSE 8000 Spring 2011 Lectures
 * Ryan, Julie Dr. and Barbera, Joseph Dr. EMSE 8000 (216) "Research Methods for the Engineering Manager, Spring 2011" (Course Syllabus, EMSE George Washington University, 2011)
 * //School of Engineering and Applied Science //Doctoral Student Handbook 2010-2011 pp. 41-42
 * Probably others too.