Introduction – This section overviews the main contents and sections of the cha

Introduction – This section overviews the main contents and sections of the
chapter. The introduction should identify the general topic and provide an
appropriate context for the review of the literature. As such, it is appropriate to
identify trends on the topic, conflicts in evidence or gaps in research. Provides
an orienting paragraph so the reader knows what the literature review will address. You will establish your perspective for reviewing the literature and explain the
organization of the rest of the chapter.
Contextual Background- This section reviews the historical background for the
problem to be studied and how it has evolved into its current form. In addition, it reviews the ‘gap’, tension, or ‘need’ identified in Chapter 1 and how it leads to the topic and problem statement for the study.
Conceptual Framework – This section provides a description of the literature
supporting the researcher’s operational view of variables and constructs related
to the study and connecting the constructs of the study to the larger context of
research in the disciplinary field. This section supports the constructs
(conceptual framework) related to the study. It addresses the importance of the topical area or field of study. It discusses the theoretical frameworks of the
study. It further may discuss the history of the topic and its theoretical
underpinnings according to the literature. Additionally, it may address the
methodology employed in the study. For a quantitative study, the theory(ies) or models(s) guide the research question(s), justify what is being measured
(variables), and describe how those variables are related. This section also
includes a discussion of how the research question(s) align with the respective
theory(ies) or model(s) and illustrates how the study fits within the prior research based on the theory(ies) or model(s).
Topic Rationale – This next section discusses the rationale for the researcher’s
definition of the theoretical base for the study in terms of defining the selection of topics from the literature.