Literature Review #2

(1) Visual:
  One of the authors: Matthew Planchard.


(2) Citation:
Planchard, Matthew, Daniel, Kristy L., Maroo, Jill, Mishra, Chandrani, and McLean, Tim. "Homework, Motivation, and Academic Achievement in a College Genetics Course." Journal of College Biology Teaching. 41.2 (2015):11-18. Web.


(3) Summary:
This study is based off research pertaining to the relationship between student motivation, homework completion, and academic achievement at the college level. They found that there is a positive correlation between motivation and academic achievement. They also provide suggestions on how to increase a students motivation.

(4) Main Author:
Matthew Planchard is currently a software developer who focuses on the hard sciences; However, his background comes from the researching field. He worked as a research assistant during his stay at the University of Souther Mississippi, which gives him some qualification to do work regarding my study.


(5) Key terms:

Academic Achievement- the extent to which a student, teacher or institution has achieved their educational goals.

Motivating Factors- drivers of human behavior related to the intrinsic nature of the work, but not necessarily to the surrounding circumstances or environment. 


(6) Quotes:

1. "In their study, a student who comes to a university with the desire and motivation to learn is more likely to seek out and find positive academic experiences, triggering positive feedback loops between the student and the instructor or institution" (12).

2. "We compared student reported motivation with actual performance in terms of Problem Pack and homework completion, using a t-test to determine if there was a significant relationship between credit, extra credit, or reinforcement motivating factor and completion of the related assignment type" (14).

3. "However, we found discrepancies between students’ reported motivation and actual completion rates. Students were pragmatic in practice given that they were more likely to attempt assignments that directly impacted their grade. It is more likely that most students are motivated by a combination of factors" (16).


(7) Value: 
This material will help me explore my research question because it is a direct study of the effect motivation has on students and their academic achievement. It also talks about what motivates students, and how to increase the levels of motivation in a student.