Literature Review

Utilize the attached assignment and at least 10 scholarly articles as references to write a literature review on team building.

Length and References

The Literature Review must be at least 10 pages full and complete pages of original discussion and narrative in length, excluding the title page, abstract, and references, that utilizes at least 10 scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals published within the past five years and available within the Liberty University library databases, plus the Bible. References may not come from websites, blogs, newspapers, books, textbooks, dictionaries, conference proceedings, magazines, dissertations or theses. Strict conformance to current APA standards must be provided for in-text citations, references, headings, grammar, spelling and mechanics. 

General Format and Sequence

The Literature Review must contain the following required elements:

· Title page

· Abstract

· Introduction: A comprehensive, scholarly introduction to the Literature Review including a clear thesis statement supported by in-text citations. A Level 1 heading is required.

· Content/Main Body: A comprehensive, scholarly review of the 10 articles and the Bible, organized under Level 1 headings and supported by in-text citations, including but not limited to the following: the theoretical models and/or conceptual models used in the article; the research methodology used in the article and a description of the sample size and/or demographics; the research findings and conclusions reported in the article. 

· Conclusion: A comprehensive, scholarly conclusion of the Literature Review, supported by in-text citations. A Level 1 heading is required.

· References

Each of the 10 references plus the Bible must be discussed and correctly cited in the narrative. 

Paraphrase – Do not quote

The paper must not be a series of quotations. It is the student’s skills in critical analysis and scholarly discussion that are being evaluated in this assignment; therefore, quotations should be kept to an absolute minimum. Zero quotations are preferred. The ideas, concepts, and findings located in the 9 scholarly articles should be paraphrased in the student’s own words, correctly cited. 

Headings

The content must be organized under Level 1 headings (and Level 2 headings where applicable) in accordance with the APA format. 

Mechanics

All pages of all assignments, including the title page and reference list, must be double-spaced and typed in 12-point Times New Roman fonts with one-inch margins on all four sides.