LITERATURE REVIEW OF COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION FORPTSD AND TRAUMA RESULTING FROM GUN VIOLENCE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT

Double-Spaced, Times New Roman Font, 12 pt,
APA 7^th edition style with minimum of 10 to 12 references

The beginning of the literature review (which has been approved by the professor) is attached only for reference. NO CHANGES TO BE MADE.

*****************************************************************************

Purpose of the Literature Review (Total of 2 Pages)

The purpose of the literature review should flow directly from the problem statement (see attached document) using similar wording to describe why the literature review is being conducted. In the first sentence state the purpose of the literature review and method for conducting the literature review as part of the first paragraph.  The research questions will be presented and are aligned with the problem statement, the purpose, and methodology. Generally, a literature review consists of 5 to 7 research questions. Please note that with quantitative studies null and alternative hypotheses will be included. Clearly articulated research questions are key ingredients that guide the entire review methodology; they underscore the type of information that is needed, inform the search for and selection of relevant literature, and guide or orient the subsequent analysis.

Research Questions

RQ1. 

RQ2.

RQ3. 

RQ4.

RQ5.

RQ6.

RQ7.

Quantitative studies will include hypotheses following the formatting below.

Hypotheses

 

H1_0. 

H1_a. 

H2_0. 

H2_a. 

Required Content checklist to ensure completeness of the section

• Purpose of the literature review is clearly stated in the first sentence.
• The purpose aligns with the problem statement.
• The methodology is clearly stated.
• The research questions align with the methodology and purpose.
• The research questions and hypotheses (if indicated) are aligned (where applicable).

*****************************************************************************

Theoretical Framework (Total of 3 Pages)

Provide an introduction to the section. The candidate will identify the theory or theories or concepts that provide the foundation of the literature review. The section should be a total of three pages with the first page involving a clear description of the theory. The second page presenting studies that support the use of this theory with the study being developed. The third page will include a discuss of how the theory will be applied to the current study.  

Required Content checklist to ensure completeness of the section

• The theory is clearly presented.
• Research conducted utilizing this theory is described.
• The theory is aligned with the presented literature review.

*****************************************************************************

Significance of the Literature Review (Total of 2 Pages)

The significance of the study addresses who will benefit from the literature review and how they will benefit.  The doctoral candidate articulates specifically how the literature review will contribute to the existing theoretical literature and/or qualitative and quantitative findings within psychology. 

Required Content checklist to ensure completeness of the section

• The beneficiaries of the literature review are clearly described. (first page)
• There is a clear indication how this literature review will contribute to literature within psychology. (second page)