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Learning materials and videos on how to conduct and write a literature review for this week's assignment.

Mini-Scientific Literature Review

You will write a mini-scientific literature review. It is mini because you will only be reviewing two sources

For this literature review assignment. we are going to give you a choice of three topics to choose from. Choose one for this assignment.
1. COPD: treatment protocols

2. Asthma: corticosteroids use in children and side effects

3. DKA: treatment protocols
Remember. in a scientific review. focus your analysis on author's hypothesis (thesis). scientific method used in the research. and the results of the study presented. In a scientific literature review the reviewer (you) identifies what he/she perceives weaknesses of the study. and analyzes the author's findings and conclusions.
For this review. be sure to:
- Select two relevant and appropriate scholarly articles that address the topic you chose.
- Present a thorough literature review of both articles by summarizing. synthesizing. and evaluating the materials.
- Demonstrate understanding of the content presented in the articles.
- Include a critical assessment of the sources. Do not simply include a summary of what you have read.
- Incorporate citations into your body paragraphs: incorporate the essential and most relevant supporting evidence eloquently and appropriately.
- Present your writing in a clear organized manner.
- Provide a strong introduction and conclusion. including further questions for research.
- Use proper APA format with proper citations.

Your literature review should he 2-3 pages in length. Remember. you will need to use APA formatting in your literature review and include a title page and a reference page Review the rubric for more details on how your assignment will be graded.