Assessment 1 – Research Revie

Research Question

How effective is problem-solving in Upper Primary classess utilizing purposely-structured cooperative groups designed to produce change in student attitudes and
enhance social interactions of low achieving student’s communication as measured by pre and post tests and structured observations of group behaviour.
Complete the literature search related to the focus area you have chosen. You will be helped through some of these techniques through online tutorials on Curtin
Library Research Engines. Review the resources discovered and select between 12-15 sources that are most pertinent or relevant to your area of focus. Before you begin
to read a book, article, report, online material …… make sure you have written down the full details for your List of References. Take notes as you read the
literature. You are reading to find out how each piece of writing approaches the subject of your research, what it has to say about it and how each piece contributes
to “ informing” you how you, as a teacher-researcher, might go about researching your topic.
Finally, write a review of these sources – this is the Literature Review. Like all academic writing, a literature review must have an introduction, body, and
conclusion.

The introduction should include:
• the nature of the focus area under review
• the basis for your selection of the literature sources

The body paragraphs could include relevant paragraphs on:
• definitions you found useful
• current key research studies
• principal questions that are being asked by previous researchers
• some current findings about your focus area
• research methodologies and data collection methods that have been used by other researchers

The conclusion should include:
• a summary of major agreements and disagreements about the focus area.
• a summary of general conclusions that are being drawn
Your work should be approximately (but no more than) 2500 words. Cover Page and the List of References are not included
in the word count. Format and referencing as
described on BB site.
NB. The relevant Assessment Rubric is attached here. Pay particular attention to all the rubrics – in this Unit the assessment rubrics will be the source of your marks
for each assignment. The weighting of different aspects of the Literature Review on the rubric is vital information for you if you wish to concentrate your efforts on
the important areas that will score well for you.
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