nstructions: Building on what you developed in your Concept Proposal, ‘elevator

nstructions: Building on what you developed in your Concept Proposal, ‘elevator speech’ from Week 2, Problem Statement, Research Questions, and Summary you wrote to close Chapter 1, draft an outline of a literature review.
Preparation: Start by reading the EdD Dissertation Content Guide Links to an external site. before getting started on your outline. Understanding these guidelines is crucial before you begin drafting your outline.
Outline Development: Use Your Previous Work: Incorporate elements from your Concept Proposal and Chapter 1, including:
The ‘elevator speech’ from Week 2.
The Problem Statement and Research Questions.
The Summary concluding Chapter 1.
Outline Components:
Introduction:
Draft 1-2 bullet points summarizing each of the following prompts:
The problem you are addressing.
The purpose of your study.
The research questions your literature review aims to answer.
How your literature review will be organized and why (i.e., chronologically; based on a particular theory, etc.).
The theoretical or conceptual framework.
Constructs (Topics):
List 5 to 7 main constructs (topics that you will convert in to sections organized by headings) you plan to explore in Chapter 2 of your dissertation:
For each construct:
Create at least two sub-bullets to delve into related subtopics.
Support each construct with in-text citations from at least two scholarly articles or sources that clarify the construct. For example, if “toxic leadership” is a construct, include it as a main bullet and provide citations that offer insight into toxic leadership that will become a section of your literature review (Chapter 2).
Search Terms:
List the search terms you’ve used to gather literature on your topic. This will help peers and your instructor understand how you’ve sourced your information.
Formatting and Standards:
Follow Required Structure:
Ensure your outline includes all necessary headings.
Include a title page for your outline.
Adhere to Writing Standards:
Your document should meet ACU Writing Expectations, including proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and organization.
References and in-text citations must follow APA formatting guidelines.
Minimum of 2 pages of text for the outline.

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