Introduction
Describe, the issue you�ve selected, why it was selected, the perspective of the approach, and the scope of the paper. The introduction describes what will be covered in the paper, and serves to engage the reader. Be specific and to the point.
Statement of the Problem
Describe, in third person, why the topic is relevant, and a problem or /issue associated with the topic. It is important to provide scholarly sources in support of your discussion of the problem or issue.
Literature Review
In the literature review, process and develop a conceptual framework of the issue or problem that is being researched. This section should present a comprehensive review of the historical and current literature on the topic. The literature review should:
Identify the topic, and describe specific research related to the topic (describe the study, sample, findings, important points from the discussion in the research � describe any variables that may influence the findings of the research).
Address any key issues such as political, social, legal, and/or ethical implications the literature reports.
If there are pros and cons of a topic/issue, explore holistically a review of the literature reflecting alternative positions.
This section should demonstrate understanding of the literature in support of a hypothesis or research question. It should not be formatted as a series of article abstracts.
Conclusion
In the conclusion, summarize what the paper covered. Restate the research questions or hypothesis. Discuss: why the topic was selected; the problem/issue briefly stated; the approach that was used; findings; solutions and suggestions or ideas that you as the researcher may have.
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