You are required to write an individual review paper on a topic of advancements in your area of study. This paper must demonstrate your ability to plan, execute, and present a scholarly task ethically

Scientific Research Review Assignment 4 | USM

Category	Assignment	Subject	Education
University	University of Science Malaysia	Module Title	Research Methodology

Assignment 4: Review Paper

Weightage: 15%

Course Outcome (CO)

Identify appropriate research methods for a research project and scientific writing ethics (A4, EM)

Program Outcome (PO4)

Plan and carry out research tasks professionally, ethically and responsibly

Assignment Instructions

You are required to write an individual review paper on a topic of advancements in your area of study. This paper must demonstrate your ability to plan, execute, and present a scholarly task ethically and professionally. You are encouraged to reuse, expand, or refine materials (e.g., literature, annotated sources, tables, or review structure) developed in your previous assignments.

Your review must:

• Synthesise a minimum of 10 academic sources (Scopus/WoS indexed journals).
• Include critical reflection and not just a summary.
• Show ethical writing practices in tone, structure, and referencing.

Format:

• Word count: 1,500–2,000 words
• APA referencing style
• Submission: PDF format via PutraBlast
• Deadline: 3 weeks from the assignment date

Suggested Structure of Review Paper

Title
Abstract (150–200 words)
Introduction

• Background and significance of the topic
• Purpose and scope of the review

Thematic Review (2–4 structured themes)

• Theme 1: Analysis with supporting sources
• Theme 2: Analysis with comparisons
• Theme 3 (optional): Emerging issues or innovations

Discussion

• Implications for research practice or ethics
• Identify trends, gaps, or limitations in the reviewed works

Conclusion

• Key insights and recommendations

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