An Introduction is when you provide your readers with the background necessary to see the particular topic of your research in relation to a general area of study. In the Introduction (Stage I), you will need to 1) begin with accepted statements of fact related to your general area; 2) identify one subarea (includes your topic) within your general area; 3) write a thesis statement indicating interest/value
The Literature Review is a critical analysis of sources related to your research topic. Your Literature Review will consist of two stages: Stage II (the literature review itself) – more specific statements about the aspects of the problem already studied by other researchers; Stage III (the gap statement) – statement(s) that indicate the need for more investigation;
You will also include a Conclusion. This will be information about your present research that will drive the contribution to the field. You will include:
· Stage IV – (the purpose statement) – very specific statement(s) giving the purpose/objectives of your study;
· Stage V – (the value statement)- statement(s) that give a value or justification for carrying out the study
