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Doctoral Program Elective Course Syllabus
EP8025 Writing a Review of Literature
Instructor: Kathleen Norris
Office Location: Highland Hall, College of Graduate Studies, 2nd Floor
Office and/or Online Availability: By appointment, evenings and weekends as well as weekdays
Office Phone: 603-535-3023
PSU E-mail: knorris@plymouth.edu
Term and Year: GR Spring 2015
Course Delivery: Saturdays, 10 AM – 4 PM, at 2 Pillsbury Street Location
March 14, April 11, May 2, May 30 with additional group and individual meetings to be determined

Catalog Description
This course, EP8025 Writing a Review of Literature, will provide an organized and collaborative
support system for doing the research and writing of the required Review of Literature, which is
Dissertation Block One (and becomes Dissertation Chapter Two) as early as possible in the
doctoral program. Cohort members will gather on Saturdays throughout the winter and spring
terms to collaborate on the writing process, provide feedback and support, and meet their own
goals for researching and writing relative to the review of literature that is incorporated into the
dissertation in a later term. This course is available to students in the PSU doctoral program who
have successfully completed EP8000, EP8010 and EP8020.
Course Overview
Members of this class will be expected to develop work plans, report on the work they have
achieved between sessions, discuss challenges and resources, and spend the first part of the
morning time on each of the scheduled dates working in pairs and small groups as well as in the
larger group to provide feedback on each other's writing and to support the process in general
for the group. In a sense, this is a reflective practice, appreciative inquiry, working writing group
designed to be supportive of individuals as they work specifically in the lit review research and
writing processes, and to provide structure and accountability for getting this very important and
complex part of the dissertation underway so as to achieve the most excellent final product
possible, in the form of the eventual dissertation. After working together, and perhaps having an
early lunch, members will work individually and may agree to come back together at an
established time in the afternoon to bring closure to each of the sessions. As with any
collaborative process, expectations within the group will be adjusted as necessary, but the
assumption is that everyone is committed to the work, in terms of researching, producing writing,
and being supportive through careful feedback and sharing of resources. Though much will be
accomplished on each of the Saturdays, of course, it is expected and necessary that writing and
researching will take place between sessions. This course provides students with the opportunity to
develop the routines that are helpful for the completion of the dissertation and a way to test out
what works for individuals and the cohort. Students who require "elective" credits in their overall
program will register for this as a course for credit and it will count in their programs and show on
the transcript, etc. just like any course would, and the course will be repeatable This is set up as a
pass/fail course with criteria set up through individual and group agreements, including the cohort
values, for quality of participation and productivity.

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Textbook List/Bibliography/Recommended Reading/Resources
There are many books covering the development of literature reviews. Rather than having
students use a single source, we will explore several sources during our Saturday meetings and
develop a set of resources for the cohort. However, APA is the required style so the APA Manual,
6th edition, latest printing, is required.
For assistance with APA style, see the APA website for rich resources:
http://www.apastyle.org/index.aspx
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TITLE:Publication Manual of APA
AUTHOR:Amer Psychol Assn
EDITION:6th
COPYRIGHT YEAR:2010
PUBLISHER:American Psychological Association
ISBN:9781433805615
NEW:$28.95
USED:$21.75
RENTAL:$14.4

Professional Standards, Course Goals/Objectives, and Assessment
Assignments

Standard(s)/Hallmarks Assessed

Assessment Tools

Scholarship and Application
Create a work plan for
Students
will be conducting
researching and writing

The Graduate Academic Writing
Rubric is the tool for assessing
writing, using APA style.

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Create a schedule, or
calendar, with specific
goals and deliverables

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Students’ individual work plans
will be used as the tools for
determining progress in the
course.

Provide feedback to
colleagues during each
class meeting

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research and synthesizing, or
applying, that research in the
development of their reviews of
literature.
Reflection and Innovation
Students will be reflecting on their
own work, their own goals and
progress, and developing
creative solutions to obstacles and
discovering innovative methods
for finding literature to review.
Professionalism and Service
Students will work as colleagues
and provide service through
support and feedback to each
other throughout the course.

Content of Course Which Addresses Technological Standards/Competence
The students must use online databases, technology available in the library, and reference
manager software in order to do the work of the course. They may also use qualitative research
software in the development of their writing.

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Evaluation Plan/Grading Scale
This course is designed as a pass/fail course, and passing is contingent upon the student meeting
her or his own goals for research and writing for each class session. Students will earn a Pass or
Fail assessment during each class meeting, and must have a Pass for at least 3 of the sessions in
order to Pass the course.
Incompletes: An instructor may decide to enter a grade of incomplete (IC) on a student’s record if unusual
circumstances prevent completion of the course on time, and a minimal portion of the total class work needs
to be completed. The course must be completed by the date specified by the instructor which cannot
exceed one year beyond the original term of course completion. If the course is not completed by this
date, the grade specified by the instructor will be recorded. If no grade is specified, a default grade of F
will be recorded. The instructor is responsible for documenting and notifying the student of the work to be
completed and the deadline. A student may not graduate with an incomplete on his or her transcript.

Course Calendar/Agenda
March 14: Orientation to the course, development of group norms and expectations, PSU library
orientation and practice with reference management software
April 11: Group check-in and discussion of work plans, discussion of work plans, individual
research, discussion of poster presentations
May 2: Group check-in and discussion of work plans, individual research, review of research
posters
May 30: Sharing of accomplishments, setting new goals, discussion of research
Assessment Rubrics
The Graduate Academic Writing Rubric, attached, is the key rubric for use in this course. However, students
should be using the APA Publication Manual 6th Edition as their primary guide for writing style and format.

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Conceptual Framework

PSU College of Graduate Studies Program Hallmarks
Leadership and Advocacy
Students will demonstrate leadership skills in their support of the group, and will act as
advocates for each other in support of the cohort’s progress.

Reflection and Innovation
Students will reflect on their goals, on their research, and on their writing, and develop
innovative ways to overcome obstacles and increase their skills as researchers and writers.

Scholarship and Application
Research and writing combines scholarship and application as students develop their work
throughout the course.

Professionalism and Service
Students will work as professional colleagues and provide service to each other through
careful and constructive feedback. In addition, their choice of topic reflects their professionalism
and commitment to service in their work.

Global Awareness and Social Responsibility
Students will be developing an awareness of how their topic has been researched in a global
context through their selection of resources, and the justification of their own study will reflect their
commitment to being socially responsible.

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University Policies and Procedures

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ADA Policy: Plymouth State University is committed to providing students with documented
disabilities equal access to all university programs and facilities. If you think you have a disability
requiring accommodations, you should contact the PASS office in Lamson library (535-2270) to
determine whether you are eligible for such accommodations. Academic accommodations will only
be considered for students who have registered with the PASS Office. If you have a Letter of
Academic Accommodation for this course from the PASS office, please provide the instructor with
that information privately so that adaptations can be made to meet your needs. Course materials
online comply with the Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications Standards in
accordance with ADA Section 508.

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Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is the foundation of the pursuit of knowledge. All members
of the academic community are expected to be dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in an
honest, responsible, respectful, and ethical manner. Every violation of academic integrity is an
affront to the academic community. Violations of academic integrity make fair evaluation
impossible and cast doubt upon the seriousness with which students accept the responsibility of
acquiring an education. Members of the academic community are expected to report all instances
of those violations of academic integrity that come to their attention. Both faculty and
administration consider it their duty, as guardians of academic standards and intellectual honesty,
to enforce the academic integrity policy by prosecuting all cases of violation of academic integrity
to the fullest extent. Students are urged to consider that it is the toleration of violations of
academic integrity, and not the reporting of it, that is dishonorable. Please refer to the Graduate
Catalog for more information and the entire policy.

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Sensitive Materials: Material in this course, in some instances, may be sensitive or emotionally
provocative. As you review the syllabus, or at any time during the course, please let your instructor
know if you anticipate, or are having, a problem with any assignment or classroom activity. We
can then discuss how this assignment or activity is necessary for meeting course competencies and
whether an alternative assignment or activity can be considered. We can also discuss campus
resources that you may find helpful in dealing with your concerns.

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Plymouth State University Curtailed Operations Information: Plymouth State University normally
remains open through inclement weather. Because most students live within minutes of the campus,
every effort is made to avoid an official closing. There may be times, however, when an
emergency or extreme weather conditions necessitate a general closing of the University.
Please sign up for PSU Alert Emergency Text Messaging at: plymouth.edu/alerts
Following are the PSU curtailed operations and/or class cancellation notification procedures:
In the event of severe weather or an emergency, the University Administration will do all it can to
decide on and post notifications of class/event cancellations and/or facility closures by 6:00 a.m.
for classes running during the day. For canceling evening classes, the decision is usually made and
communicated no later than 3:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to make the decision as early as
possible. If you are wondering, call the storm line (603-535-3535) or check the PSU website.
Use your own judgment about travel during inclement weather; the best choice is the one that
keeps you safe. Notify your instructor(s) if you have to miss a class.

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Lamson Library and Learning Commons
Access to the IT Help Desk is available at 603-535-2929. Log in to MyPlymouth to access all of
the Lamson Library and Learning Common resources and services. The Wrting Center and the
PASS office are located in the lower level of Lamson; the Help Desk in on the Main Floor.

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