BUSI 830 Explain the expected results of searches from AI sources versus non-AI databases

BUSI 830

Literature Review Research Assignment Instructions

Overview

This assignment takes a literature review from a ‘visualized’ set of ideas to doing more specific research (various sources) and then determining a review structure.  Determining your literature review structure will require you to match your approach to the relational and contextual framework of your research goals. These will generally be discussed in your ‘chapter 2’ introduction, followed by the main body and conclusion to the literature review.  Biblical integration IS required in this assignment.

Instructions

After reviewing the required material stated in this week’s module, address the following in a written paper using the current APA format:

• Explain the expected results of searches from AI sources versus non-AI databases
• Define Thomas’ (2025) 5 types of ‘narrative’ literature review structures
• Differentiate between the linear and recursive approaches to research
• Describe the introduction, main body, and conclusion components of your literature review

Required Format

Cover page

Abstract

Introduction (remember, we don’t use this word, but the intro is the text after the title up to the first L1 heading)

Search Sources

Narrative Literature Review Structure Types

Linear vs Recursive Research Approaches

Literature Review Components

Conclusion

References

Additional Requirements

Use the provided Literature Review Research Assignment Template.

This 1,000 minimum, 1,500 maximum word paper needs to be written to include these guidelines:

• The required cover page, abstract, and reference pages are not included in the required assignment word count but are required as part of your paper (meaning the word count is all material from after the abstract keywords up to the References).

• Materials submitted to fulfill requirements in one course may not be submitted in another course. Concerns about the propriety of obtaining outside assistance and acknowledging sources should be addressed to the instructor of the course before the work commences and as necessary as the work proceeds.
• In addition to the course texts and the Bible, this paper must include at least 6 references from peer-reviewed scholarly articles that have publication dates no older than 5 years. Do not use any books other than the Bible and the books.

• All parts of the assignment must be based on peer-reviewed scholarly sources, Biblical literature, and course texts.

• There should be at least one instance of Biblical integration (at least one scripture reference) within the body of the paper, not in the abstract, introduction, or conclusion.

• In-text citations are required to support your (a) statements, (b) points, (c) assertions, (d) issues, (e) arguments, (f) concerns, (g) paragraph topic sentences, and (h) statements of fact and opinion. Refer to Section 8.1, Appropriate Level of Citation on pages 253 and 254 in the APA Manual (7th ed.).
• Do not provide any personal opinions.
• Since the assignment is short in word count, the introduction and conclusion sections should not be longer than ½ page each.
• Refrain from using phrases such as, “in this paper.”
• Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, websites, blogs, and encyclopedias will not be accepted.
• A paragraph is defined in this course as being at least 4 sentences in length and structured in a cohesive manner. Consider using the MEAL approach for writing paragraphs:
  • M – Main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
  • E – Evidence to support the main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
  • A – Analysis (e.g., for and against) of the evidence using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
  • L – Lead back to the main topic or to the main topic in the next paragraph using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
• Avoid (a) clichés, (b) slang, (c) jargon, (d) exaggerations, (e) abbreviations, (f) figurative language, and (g) language that is too informal and too subjective.
• Submit your final document for grading with file name syntax: LastNameFirstInitial Assignment Name #. For example: SmithJ_Assignment Name.doc (no .pdfs)

Grading Metrics

Consult the accompanying rubric for how this assignment will be graded. Also, any form of plagiarism, including copying and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment. All quoted materials must be properly cited in the current APA format.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via Turnitin plagiarism tool.

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Literature Review Fusion and Examining Assignment Instructions

• Read: Thomas (2025): Chapters 9– 11
• Read: Synthesizing source ideas for your research paper.

https://www.liberty.edu/casas/academic-success-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/Writing-Aid-Synthesizing-Research.pdf

• Read: Ambidextrous leadership: a narrative literature review for theory development and directions for future research. Links to an external site.

https://www.emerald.com/bjm/article-abstract/17/2/206/66877/Ambidextrous-leadership-a-narrative-literature?redirectedFrom=fulltext

• Read: Chapter 9 for Htdylr.pptx
• Read: Chapter 10 for Htdylr.pptx
• Read: Chapter 11 for Htdylr.pptx
• Watch: Literature Synthesis 101: How to Synthesise In Your Literature Review – 5 Key Questions (+Examples)

https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/869079/pages/watch-literature-synthesis-101-how-to-synthesise-in-your-literature-review-5-key-questions-+examples?module_item_id=91982864

• Watch: The Role of Theory in Your Research

https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/869079/pages/watch-the-role-of-theory-in-your-research?module_item_id=91982866

• Watch: TOP 10 Free AI Studying and Research Tools

https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/869079/pages/watch-top-10-free-ai-studying-and-research-tools?module_item_id=91982868

• Watch: What is Thick Description?

https://canvas.liberty.edu/courses/869079/pages/watch-what-is-thick-description?module_item_id=91982870

Overview

Now that you have done some literature review research and decided on a structure and approach, it is time to put some real ‘meat on the bone’ – synthesis and analysis (or examination and fusion) of your research. This is where you ‘develop’ the story through a literature review’s introduction, main body, and conclusion. This includes connecting the ideas, theory-building, constant comparison, and developing an argument. Biblical integration IS required in this assignment.

Instructions

After reviewing the required material stated in this week’s module, address the following in a written paper using the current APA format:

• Within literature review development, explain the concept of ‘connecting ideas’ (how do you make links between different areas of work)
• Describe how one goes about building a theory from the researched data
• Discuss how Constant Comparison permeates your literature synthesis and analysis
• Explain ‘developing an argument’ and how it is different from an empirical research project
• As opposed to mutual exclusion, discuss how ‘Thick Description’ is a result of better integration of analysis and synthesis

Required Format

Cover page

Abstract

Introduction (remember, we don’t use this word, but the intro is the text after the title up to the first L1 heading)

Connecting Ideas

Theory-Building

Constant Comparison

Developing an Argument

Thick Description

Conclusion

References

Additional Requirements

Use the provided Literature Review Fusion and Examining Assignment Template.

This 1,000 minimum, 1,500 maximum word paper needs to be written to include these guidelines:

• The required cover page, abstract, and reference pages are not included in the required assignment word count but are required as part of your paper (meaning the word count is all material from after the abstract keywords up to the References).

• Materials submitted to fulfill requirements in one course may not be submitted in another course. Concerns about the propriety of obtaining outside assistance and acknowledging sources should be addressed to the instructor of the course before the work commences and as necessary as the work proceeds.
• In addition to the course texts and the Bible, this paper must include at least 6 references from peer-reviewed scholarly articles that have publication dates no older than 5 years. Do not use any books other than the Bible and the books.

• All parts of the assignment must be based on peer-reviewed scholarly sources, Biblical literature, and course texts.

• There should be at least one instance of Biblical integration (at least one scripture reference) within the body of the paper, not in the abstract, introduction, or conclusion.

• In-text citations are required to support your (a) statements, (b) points, (c) assertions, (d) issues, (e) arguments, (f) concerns, (g) paragraph topic sentences, and (h) statements of fact and opinion. Refer to Section 8.1, Appropriate Level of Citation on pages 253 and 254 in the APA Manual (7th ed.).
• Do not provide any personal opinions.
• Since the assignment is short in word count, the introduction and conclusion sections should not be longer than ½ page each.
• Refrain from using phrases such as, “in this paper.”
• Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, websites, blogs, and encyclopedias will not be accepted.
• A paragraph is defined in this course as being at least 4 sentences in length and structured in a cohesive manner. Consider using the MEAL approach for writing paragraphs:
  • M – Main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
  • E – Evidence to support the main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
  • A – Analysis (e.g., for and against) of the evidence using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
  • L – Lead back to the main topic or to the main topic in the next paragraph using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
• Avoid (a) clichés, (b) slang, (c) jargon, (d) exaggerations, (e) abbreviations, (f) figurative language, and (g) language that is too informal and too subjective.
• Submit your final document for grading with file name syntax: LastNameFirstInitial Assignment Name #. For example: SmithJ_Assignment Name.doc (no .pdfs)

Grading Metrics

Consult the accompanying rubric for how this assignment will be graded. Also, any form of plagiarism, including copying and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment. All quoted materials must be properly cited in the current APA format.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via Turnitin plagiarism tool.