Based on the topic of interest, each student will write a literature review that describes the issue under study (problem statement), background information obtained from previous research studies conducted on this topic, the purpose of the proposed research study, the significance of the research study (knowledge gaps that need to be filled), and the research question and hypothesis of the study.
The literature review should be 4 to 6 pages in length. It should be formatted in Times New Roman font, size 12, 1-inch margins, and double-spaced. All pages, except the cover page, should be numbered. Proper grammar and spelling are required.
AT LEAST five (5) primary references should be used. PDF versions of these references must be uploaded along with the literature review. All references (primary and secondary) should be formatted in APA format. References must be included as in-text citations in the body of the literature review and in the reference list at the back. The reference list does not count towards the page limit.
Helpful APA Resources – Purdue University APA Formatting and Style Guide:
· In-text citations: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_author_authors.html (Links to an external site.)
· Reference lists: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_author_authors.html
TOPIC AND RESEARCH QUESTION
Topic: Heart Rate
Research Question: How classical music affects the person’s heart between the age of 15-18
