Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Many undergraduate research capstones require research papers that include a literature review.This study assessed whether modifications made to teaching of a literature review resulted in significant changes to quantified measures of assessment.Literature reviews in the final economics capstone research papers of 212 students from the 2005-2016 period were examined.Results showed that a mandatory graded requirement of incorporating a summary first paragraph was significantly more effective than recommending that students write this paragraph.There was a statistically significant increase associated with both the number of references and total number of paragraphs with a minimum of two scholarly citations.Results demonstrated the general effectiveness of continuous updating of assignments and activities based on student feedback and instructor experience.
DOI: 10.18833/spur/2/2/7
Authors: Karen M. Travis, Priscilla Cooke St.Clair
Institution: Pacific Lutheran University
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2913419775