I. Introduction

a. Introduce the overall topic and its importance or significance

b. Provide a the reader with a short description of the main sub-topics that will be explored in this literature review

II. Sub-topic 1

a. Synthesize the literature from this subtopic.  Hit the highlights of which studies have been done and what they have found

III. Sub-topic 2

a. Synthesize the literature from this subtopic.  Hit the highlights of which studies have been done and what they have found

IV. Sub-topic 3

a. Synthesize the literature from this subtopic.  Hit the highlights of which studies have been done and what they have found

V. Sub-topic 4

a. Synthesize the literature from this subtopic.  Hit the highlights of which studies have been done and what they have found

VI. Conclusion

a. Summarize the literature that you have reviewed, reminding the reader of your overall topic. What does it tell you and what was not answered and may need to be explored to fully understand your main topic (this must be a minimum of one full page).

There is not a set number of sub-topics that you must include. That will depend on your overall topic and how you deconstruct it (break it into its parts). 

Paper Requirements:

• Title page with title of your lit review centered on page and your name in lower right corner.
• 10–12 pages (not including the title page and reference list)
• Double-spaced
• Clear headings in APA 7th edition format that help organize your paper. From the example above, there would be six subheadings in the paper. However, remember the number of subheadings related to your topic will vary.
• APA 7th edition format for citations, title page, reference page, etc.
• Formal, academic tone.  Write in THIRD PERSON.
• Logically written with clear focus and purpose.
• Separate “Reference” page listing all sources you used in the paper in APA 7th edition style. 
• Must have at last 12 references in references and at least 7 must be journal articles.