The literature review in a dissertation serves to illuminate the research gap and thereby justify the necessity
of the study and the proposed study methodology. Though this purpose remains consistent across all
methodologies, the structure of the literature review section of a qualitative dissertation often differs slightly
from that of a quantitative dissertation. For example, literature reviews in quantitative dissertations are
dominantly constructed around the variables while those in qualitative dissertations can be constructed in
many ways. In this assignment, you will contrast the structures of a qualitative and a quantitative literature
review and consider a rationale for those differences.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
• Review the Vangilder (qualitative) dissertation.
• Review the Wigton (quantitative) dissertation.
• This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
• APA style is required for this assignment.
• You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Directions:
Write a paper (500 words) in which you contrast the structures of the qualitative and quantitative
dissertations referenced above and provide a rationale for the differences. Include the following in your
paper:
1. A clear description of the primary differences between the structures of the literature reviews.
2. A rationale for the observed differences. What factors contributed to the differences the structures of these
literature reviews?