HSB4UI Literature Review

Due Dates
Marks
25

Phase 1: Topic Selection for Paper

-see topic selection sheet
-state topic of paper
-give 3 good sources of information
-list of headings for paper
Due Date: Wednesday April 15, 2015

60

Phase II: Outline for Paper

-state title
-write introduction
-outline discussion with headings
-list at least 8 sources of information (4 scholarly
articles)
Due date: Friday, May 15, 2015

140

Phase III: Completed Literature Review

-title page and table of contents
-introduction, corrected and rewritten
-discussion complete with correct
referencing
-summary and conclusions
-works cited
-APA style
Due date: Wednesday June 10, 2015

HSB4UI Independent Study

Phase 1: Topic Selection for Literature Review
Due date: Wednesday April 15, 2015
Value: 25 marks
1. State the topic to researched. Try to be specific. (2 marks)
The topic that I will be researching is white privilege, how it affects our society as a
whole, and how people of color and other minorities live as a result of it.
2. Proposed or working subheadings main categories that you have or think youll
find in the research. These could change as your review takes shape. (3 marks)
What is white privilege?
How does white privilege affect our society as a whole?
How does white privilege affect people of color and minorities?

3. What is it about this topic that interests you? Why did you choose this topic? (2
marks)
The reason I chose this topic is because it really interests me. I have always been
aware that white privilege exists but I have never really thought about it in depth, in
the way that this project will force me to constantly be aware of it. White privilege
affects me on a day to day basis and will continue to affect me for the rest of my
life. Learning more about white privilege and how it works will be essential for my
survival in this society.

4 . Write out three references to used in the literature review. Use proper
referencing format in APA style. Check Moodle or online sites for examples. For
each reference state the thesis and then give a 3-5 sentence summary of the article.

White privilege: Unpacking the invisible knapsack

Thesis

( 2 marks)

Summary ( 3 marks)
Citation ( 1 mark)

HSB4UI PHASE 1 EVALUATION

Level 1

Level 2

My topic is related to the course

and lends itself to a lit review

.5

1.0

I have a sufficient number of

Headings

1.5

I have effectively communicated

how/why this topic interests me

.5

1.0

I have properly referenced

Article #1
I have effectively stated
The thesis of article #1
If have effectively summarized
The main points of article #1
I have properly referenced
Article #2
I have effectively stated
The thesis of article #2
If have effectively summarized
The main points of article #2
I have properly referenced
Article #3
I have effectively stated
The thesis of article #3
If have effectively summarized
The main points of article #3

Level 3

Level 4

1.5

2.0

2.5

1.5

2.0

.5

,5

1.0

1.5

1.0
1.5
2

2.0
2.5

.5

,5

1.0

1.5

0
,5

1.0

1.5

Total:

3.0

1.0
1.5
2

2.0
2.5

.5

3.0

3.0

1.0
1.5
2

/25

2.0
2.5

3.0

HSP4UI Phase II: Outline for Literature Review

Due date: Friday, May 15, 2015

Value: 60 marks

1. Restate topic

2. State the exact title to be used

3. Outline of Discussion:
Headings

5 Main Points per Heading

4. On a separate sheet of paper list 8 references to be used in the Literature

Review. Use proper APA format. At least 4 of the articles must be scholarly. What
is a scholarly article? A scholarly article is written by scholars or professionals in a
field and always contains references to sources used in the article. It reports on
original research or experimentation. It is written by a researcher or expert in the
field who is often affiliated with a college or university.

5. Attach full introduction. Use correct referencing format. You MUST have at
least 2 references in the intro paragraph.

HSB4UI Phase II evaluation

Level 1

Level 2

The topic is sufficiently narrowed

and lends itself to a lit review

.5

1.0

The title is concise, reflects the

topic and is intriguing

1.5

Level 3

Level 4

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

There are 3- 5 main headings and

there are sufficient points (3-5) for
each. There are at least 20 points
in total.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
There are at least 6 reliable
references and at least
4 are scholarly. All the
references relate suitably
to the topic.

0 1 2 3

The introduction has a good

hook
The intro gives background
to my topic
The relevance of the topic
has been established have
The headings have been
introduced effectively
There is an effective summative
statement
There at least 2 proper
refereces

Total:

10

11

12

13

14

.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

/60

15

Phase 3 due June 10, 2015

HSB4UI
Parts of a Literature Review

Suggested Length
1 page

1. Title Page

1 page

2. Table of Contents
- list of headings used in the body of the paper with correct page numbers

1 page

3. Introduction
Catch/hook interesting quotation or statistic to catch the readers interest
Explanation of catch/transition to topic
Establish relevance of topic
Define parameters of topic (briefly go through headings not laundry list) introduces specific
issues to be investigated
-keep ideas broad, about the issues raised, not your specific findings yet
Summative statement The overall objective of this literature review is to investigate
..

6-8 pages

4. Discussion (Body)
- information is organized under headings and sub-headings
- presents different points of view under these headings
- objective handling of material - no bias
- logical sequence of material that flows from the
introduction and leads to the conclusion
-compares and contrasts information; notes connections, differences, debates
- covers topic in-depth
- do not include personal opinions here

1-2 pages

5. Summary/Conclusions
- restate the main points of the discussion
- briefly review the most significant information
- include personal observation and opinions
- comment on: conflicting information between authors, future research necessary,
information not available

1 page

6. Works cited
- list all references in alphabetical order
- use style guide for correct format

- include ALL references used for the paper

7. Appendix

- include charts, tables or case studies

NOTE: The entire literature review should NOT be more than 15 pages

HSB4UI Literature Review Final Evaluation

Level 1

Technical Criteria
Format: title page, table of contents
Page numbering, spacing, margins, font

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Referencing: correct format, alpha

Order, sources in text are all referenced,
None listed that arent cited

0 1 2 3

10

Structure: paragraphs organized well,

Logical order of sections

0 1 2 3

10

Communication: spelling, grammar,

Punctuation, sentence structure, wording,
Overall flow, style, transitions, readability,
Evidence of editing

0 2

Total:

8 10

12

13

14

15

16 17 18 19 20

/45

Content Criteria
Introduction: contains required
elements (see previous stage)

0 1 2 3

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3
7

Level 4
8

10

Discussion/Body: presents an overall

picture of topic

Each topic has logical flow, organization,

and progression

Clear explanation of concepts, arguments

0 1 2 3

10

Focus is on authors arguments

Uses a wide variety of sources to support

ideas

Compares and contrasts information;

Notes connections, differences and
Debates
Moves smoothly between sources
Comprehensive, detailed, wide breadth

0 1 2 3
0

5
1

6
2

8
3

10
5

Of discussion

0 1 2 3

10

Summary/Conclusion: main points briefly

Restated

Own opinions on key issues explained and

Supported

Judgment of sources, their strengths

and weaknesses

Implications and directions for

Further research

Sources: reliable sources, at least 4

Scholarly

Sufficient number (6-10)

Total:

Total=

/95

/140