Literature Matrix and Literature Review
Complete your Module 2 Assignment by the end of Week 2.
This assignment is graded complete/incomplete; you will receive credit only for complete submissions.
An important part of the research process is learning about existing studies that relate to your topic. A formal review of research literature is part of a dissertation. You will develop a literature review for your Concept Paper and will likely add to it or revise it for your dissertation.
Step 1
Access the Literature Matrix and study the example in the first row. Review the two videos related to this assignment in the Media Gallery:
Beginning a Literature Review
Synthesizing the Literature
Step 2
Locate 10 scholarly sources related to your topic. Read and take notes on each source, using the Literature Matrix to organize your research.
Tip: Add the APA-formatted citation for each source to the reference list after the matrix before leaving that source.
Step 3
Draft a minimum 2-page literature review using the articles in the Literature Matrix. Be sure to synthesize your findings rather than composing a simple summary.
Step 3
Submit both the Literature Matrix and your 2-page (minimum) literature review draft.

Please read the Assignment GuidelinesLinks to an external site. before you begin working.
Assignment Guidelines and Resources
Assignment Guidelines
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Products may include papers, slide presentations, videos, infographics, visual displays, blogs, etc.
Review your assignment for specific directions related to the product.
As appropriate to the product required in the assignments, ACE uses these guidelines:
Follow APA 7th edition.
Use 11-point Arial or 12-point Times New Roman font.
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Assignment Resources
Use the following resources to support your assignment development.
The ACE Writing Center and Digital Tools Center may be accessed in Student Commons.
Learning Objects are in each course by module.
Web Resources
The web has many resources about APA; confirm that a source is referencing the 7th edition.
APA Instructional Aids
Website offers free tutorials, each about 20 minutes.
APA Style Blog
The official blog of the APA includes discussion on the purpose of some of the changes for APA 7. The “Style and Grammar Guidelines” tab at the top of the blog webpage also provides guides on formatting in APA.
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
The Purdue OWL provides a wealth of resources for writing according to APA 7 guidelines and scholarly writing in general.