Posted: March 11th, 2023

Literature Review Assignment

Length and References
The Literature Review must be at least 8–10 pages full and complete pages of original
discussion and narrative in length, excluding the title page, abstract, and references, that utilizes
at least 9 scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals published within the past five years and
available within the Liberty University library databases, plus the Bible. References may not
come from websites, blogs, newspapers, books, textbooks, dictionaries, conference proceedings,
magazines, dissertations or theses. Strict conformance to current APA standards must be
provided for in-text citations, references, headings, grammar, spelling and mechanics.

General Format and Sequence
The Literature Review must contain the following required elements:
 Title page
 Abstract
 Introduction: A comprehensive, scholarly introduction to the Literature Review including
a clear thesis statement supported by in-text citations. A Level 1 heading is required.
 Content/Main Body: A comprehensive, scholarly review of the 9 articles and the Bible,
organized under Level 1 headings and supported by in-text citations, including but not
limited to the following: the theoretical models and/or conceptual models used in the
article; the research methodology used in the article and a description of the sample size
and/or demographics; the research findings and conclusions reported in the article.
 Conclusion: A comprehensive, scholarly conclusion of the Literature Review, supported
by in-text citations. A Level 1 heading is required.
 References
Each of the 9 references plus the Bible must be discussed and correctly cited in the narrative. 

Human Resources business

BUSI 644

Literature Review Assignment Instructions

Overview

The student will research and write an original 8-10 page Literature Review of the training topic proposed in the previous Training Proposal, Methodology, and Rationale Assignment. The Literature Review must include at least 9 scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals, published within the past five years and available within the Liberty University library databases, plus the Bible. The Literature Review must meet the standards of the current edition of the APA manual for in-text citations, references, headings, grammar, spelling and mechanics.

Instructions

Length and References

The Literature Review must be at least 8–10 pages full and complete pages of original discussion and narrative in length, excluding the title page, abstract, and references, that utilizes at least 9 scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals published within the past five years and available within the Liberty University library databases, plus the Bible. References may not come from websites, blogs, newspapers, books, textbooks, dictionaries, conference proceedings, magazines, dissertations or theses. Strict conformance to current APA standards must be provided for in-text citations, references, headings, grammar, spelling and mechanics.

General Format and Sequence

The Literature Review must contain the following required elements:

· Title page

· Abstract

· Introduction: A comprehensive, scholarly introduction to the Literature Review including a clear thesis statement supported by in-text citations. A Level 1 heading is required.

· Content/Main Body: A comprehensive, scholarly review of the 9 articles and the Bible, organized under Level 1 headings and supported by in-text citations, including but not limited to the following: the theoretical models and/or conceptual models used in the article; the research methodology used in the article and a description of the sample size and/or demographics; the research findings and conclusions reported in the article.

· Conclusion: A comprehensive, scholarly conclusion of the Literature Review, supported by in-text citations. A Level 1 heading is required.

· References

Each of the 9 references plus the Bible must be discussed and correctly cited in the narrative.

Paraphrase – Do not quote

The paper must not be a series of quotations. It is the student’s skills in critical analysis and scholarly discussion that are being evaluated in this assignment; therefore, quotations should be kept to an absolute minimum. Zero quotations are preferred. The ideas, concepts, and findings located in the 9 scholarly articles should be paraphrased in the student’s own words, correctly cited.

Headings

The content must be organized under Level 1 headings (and Level 2 headings where applicable) in accordance with the APA format.

Mechanics

All pages of all assignments, including the title page and reference list, must be double-spaced and typed in 12-point Times New Roman fonts with one-inch margins on all four sides. MS Word attachments only. The Literature Review must meet the standards of the current edition of the APA manual for in-text citations, references, headings, grammar, spelling and mechanics.

The following resources are provided by the Academic Success Center. You can access the Academic Success Center and the Online Writing Center through the link provided on the
Literature Review Assignment page under
Literature Review Resources.

· APA 7th Template (Graduate/Doctoral)

· APA 7th Sample Paper (Graduate)

· Literature Reviews: A Guide

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

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Criteria Ratings Points

Abstract 5 to >4 pts

Advanced

A scholarly abstract
summarizing the key
points of the literature
review is present.

4 to >3 pts

Proficient

A proficient abstract
summarizing the key
points of the literature
review is present.

3 to >

0 pts

Developing

An abstract is
present but is
limited or
incomplete.

0 pts

Not Present

An abstract is not
present.

5 pts

Introduction

15 to >13 pts

Advanced

A comprehensive,
scholarly introduction to
the literature review is
present and includes a
clear thesis statement.
The Introduction begins
with a Level 1 heading.

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

An introduction to the
literature review is
present and includes a
thesis statement.
The Introduction begins
with a Level 1 heading.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

An introduction to
the literature
review is limited or
incomplete; and/or
does not include a
thesis statement;
and/or no heading
is provided.

0 pts

Not Present

An Introduction is
not present.

15 pts

Literature Review Grading Rubric | BUSI644_B02_202320

Criteria Ratings Points

Content/Main
Body

35 to >31 pts

Advanced

The main body of the
paper is scholarly and
comprehensive, typed in
narrative prose, and
meets all of the following
criteria:
• Organization
emphasizes the central
theme, supports the
thesis, and builds into
the conclusion;
• Assignment
parameters (subject and
objectives) are
observed; and
• Obvious
understanding of
subject; orderly
development; and
• Organized under Level
1 headings; and
• Assertions supported
by in-text citations.

31 to >28 pts

Proficient

The main body of the
paper is inclusive, typed
in narrative prose, and
meets most of the
following criteria:
• Organization
emphasizes the central
theme, supports the
thesis, and builds into
the conclusion;
• Assignment
parameters (subject and
objectives) are
observed; and
• Obvious
understanding of
subject; orderly
development; and
• Organized under Level
1 headings; and
• Assertions supported
by in-text citations.

28 to >0 pts

Developing

The following
omissions or
errors are present
in the main body
of the paper:
• The organization
does not
emphasize the
central theme;
and/or does not
support the thesis,
and/or does not
build into the
conclusion; and/or
• Assignment
parameters
(subject and
objectives) are not
observed; and/or
• Misunderstandin
g of subject;
lacking orderly
development;
and/or
• Content is not
organized under
Level 1 headings;
and/or
• Assertions are
not supported by
in-text citations.

0 pts

Not Present

Required
elements of the
main body of the
paper are missing;
or the directions
for the assignment
are not followed.

35 pts

Literature Review Grading Rubric | BUSI644_B02_202320

Criteria Ratings Points

Research &
Sources

35 to >31 pts

Advanced

• At least nine (9)
articles from
peer-reviewed journals
in the Liberty University
online database, directly
related to the training
topic, are presented on
the reference page and
cited throughout the
narrative;
• Each article is current
and no more than 5
years old;
• Each article is relevant
and directly related to
the training topic in Part
1 of the project;
• The Bible is used as a
source and cited within
the narrative.

31 to >28 pts

Proficient

Some errors with one or
more of the following are
present:
• At least nine (9)
articles from
peer-reviewed journals
in the Liberty University
online database, directly
related to the training
topic, are presented on
the reference page and
cited throughout the
narrative;
• Each article is current
and no more than 5
years old;
• Each article is relevant
and directly related to
the training topic in Part
1 of the project;
• The Bible is used as a
source and cited within
the narrative.

28 to >0 pts

Developing

Significant errors,
including one or
more of the
following, are
present:
• One or more
references are not
articles from
peer-reviewed
journals in the
Liberty University
online database,
and/or cited
throughout the
narrative; and/or
• One or more
articles are not
current (older than
5 years); and/or
• One or more
articles are not
relevant and/or
directly related to
the training topic
in Part 1 of the
project; and/or
• The Bible is not
used as a source
or cited.

0 pts

Not Present

Required research
and sources are
not provided, or
the directions for
the assignment
were not followed.

35 pts

Conclusion 15 to >13 pts

Advanced

A scholarly,
comprehensive
conclusion is present.

The Conclusion begins
with a Level 1 heading.

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

A conclusion is present.

The Conclusion begins
with a Level 1 heading.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

A conclusion is
present, but
limited or
incomplete; and/or
no heading is
provided.

0 pts

Not Present

A conclusion is
not present.

15 pts

Literature Review Grading Rubric | BUSI644_B02_202320

Criteria Ratings Points

Page Count 20 to >17 pts

Advanced

The paper is at least
eight (8) complete pages
of original narrative in
length, not counting the
title page, reference
page, and quotations.

17 to >16 pts

Proficient

The paper is at least
7.75 complete pages of
original narrative in
length, not counting the
title page, reference
page, and quotations.

16 to >0 pts

Developing

The paper is at
least 7.50
complete pages of
original narrative
in length, not
counting the title
page, reference
page, and
quotations.

0 pts

Not Present

The paper is less
than 7.50
complete pages of
original narrative
in length, not
counting the title
page, reference
page, and
quotations.

20 pts

APA
Formatting

15 to >13 pts

Advanced

• An APA-formatted
in-text citation is
provided for each
reference at the
appropriate places in the
narrative.
• An APA-formatted
reference list is
provided.
• APA-formatted
headings are used
(Level 1, and Level 2 if
necessary).

The paper begins with a
title/cover page and is
typed in 12-point Times
New Roman fonts on all
pages; all pages are
double-spaced; one-inch
margins on all four sides
are used.

No more than 2 APA
errors are present.

13 to >12 pts

Proficient

• An in-text citation is
provided for each
reference at the
appropriate places in the
narrative.
• A reference list is
provided.
• Level 1 headings are
used (and Level 2, if
necessary).

Some errors with the
title/cover page, 12-point
Times New Roman
fonts, double-spacing, or
one-inch margins are
present.

3 – 6 APA errors are
present.

12 to >0 pts

Developing

• In-text citations
are missing or
contain errors;
and/or
• References are
missing or contain
errors; and/or
• Headings are
missing or contain
errors.

Significant errors
with the title/cover
page, 12-point
Times New
Roman fonts,
double-spacing, or
one-inch margins
are present.

More than 6 APA
errors are present.

0 pts

Not Present

The APA format is
not used.

15 pts

Literature Review Grading Rubric | BUSI644_B02_202320

Criteria Ratings Points

Spelling,
Grammar,
Punctuation
and Spacing

10 to >9 pts

Advanced

• Correct spelling is
present throughout;
• Correct grammar is
present throughout;
• Correct punctuation is
present throughout;
• Correct spacing is
present throughout.

No more than 2 errors
are present.

9 to >7 pts

Proficient

• Some errors with
spelling are present;
and/or
• Some errors with
grammar are present;
and/or
• Some errors with
punctuation are present;
and/or
• Some errors with
spacing are present.

3 – 6 errors are present.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

• Significant
errors with spelling
are present;
and/or
• Significant
errors with
grammar are
present; and/or
• Significant
errors with
punctuation are
present; and/or
• Significant
errors with
spacing are
present.

More than 6 errors
are present.

0 pts

Not Present

Errors with
spelling, grammar,
punctuation and/or
spacing are so
pervasive that the
readability and
level of
scholarship of the
paper is
substantially
reduced.

10 pts

Total Points: 150

Literature Review Grading Rubric | BUSI644_B02_202320