[SOLVED] Substantive Theory

Assignment Instructions: This assignment serves as a building block for your final thesis proposal. For this literature review, you need to select a substantive theory, either something that we discussed in the lesson, or something outside of the course, and focus your literature review around that theory. Your theory selection should make sense with the research question you intend to assess within your final research proposal. Since this is a literature review focused on a particular topic (i.e. the substantive theory) you will need to discuss the current state of the literature specific to that theory (for example, deterrence theory, social identity theory, and etc). You’ll want to start with a discussion on the early conceptualizations of the theory and how it has developed over time. your conclusion should include a discussion on where the research on that theory needs to go next. What are some questions that remain? In what new ways should it be applied? Format: Standard academic format will suffice: 1-inch borders on all four sides, double spaced, with times new roman 12-point font. As with all academic assignments (unless otherwise specified), you must include a references section and list your references. This literature review should include a critical review of at least 9-10 scholarly/peer-reviewed articles. Since multiple writing styles are in use within this course, on your title page, please note which style you are using within your assignment. This will help me cater to my comments to the style you are using. The style you use needs to be the one that is used within your program of study. Total pages: 5 complete pages in length not including title page, or references. I have also attached a synthesis matrix that should help you organize your notes as you go, as well as the grading rubric for this assignment. Use the filename (no spaces): yourlastnameW4.doc to upload this file to the HW4 assignment. As you proofread your assignment I encourage you to work with Belcher, Wendy Laura. 2009. “Editing Your Sentences” In Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success. Sage. This resource has a nice step by step process for enhancing your writing. Note: As mentioned above this assignment is a building-block for your final assignment. In your research proposal in addition to synthesizing the literature on a theory, you will also need to synthesize the literature surrounding your topic you are looking to explore as well. This will serve as a preliminary literature review that helps to demonstrate the importance of the topic and show that it has not yet been addressed within the literature. For more information on Substantive Theory read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Substantive+Theory&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1