NAME: Joshua Dingle

Preliminary Concept Matrix: Fall 2018

Please read this very simple handout before starting your preliminary concept matrix: http://tcwrite.smumn.edu/wp-
content/uploads/2017/10/LitRevMatrix_TC.pdf
1. Preliminary topic of your study (this should be narrowed down from yesterday’s task)
How does teaching the derivations of generalized derivatives improve student grades, as compared to simply presenting the
derivatives and showing through limit definition that they hold true?
2. Identify the key word using technical definitions according to your field of study (if you are paraphrasing – please be very
concise and specific, use proper APA citation. If you are using a direct definition, use proper APA citation). Please alphabetize
your terms in alphabetical order. You may also use a specific concept(S) as well. Add as many rows as necessary
Alphabetize your key Identify as Key Word Technical Definition According to Field of Study
words or Concept
Derivative Concept 𝑑𝑦 𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ) − 𝑓(𝑥)
= 𝑙𝑖𝑚
𝑑𝑥 ℎ→0 ℎ
Integral Concept
Calculus Key Word Calculus is that branch of mathematics that deals with instantaneous rates
of change of quantities (differentiation) and with the accumulation of
quantities (integration)
Implicit Differentiation Concept
Chain Rule Concept
Fundamental Theorem of Concept
Calculus
Natural Logarithm Key Word
Natural Base of the Key Word
Logarithm/ Euler’s Number
Limit Definition of Euler’s Concept 1 𝑟
𝑒 = 𝑙𝑖𝑚 (1 + 𝑛)𝑛 , 𝑃𝑒 𝑟𝑡 = 𝑙𝑖𝑚 𝑃(1 + 𝑛)𝑛
Number and the Connection 𝑛→∞ 𝑛→∞
𝑟𝑡
to 𝑃𝑒
Example of a preliminary concept matrix from:
Klopper, R & Lubbe, S. (2007). The matrix method of literature review. Alternation. 14(1), 262-276.

Preliminary Concept Matrix

Step 1: Start by filling in the References and concepts section with the references found in your Media Center discovery (*only if it
pertains to your preliminary topic of study. If you have changed your topic, you will need to do more detailed search to maximize your
time on this topic).
Step 2: Look over your key terms and concepts (subtopics) that you have identified. Fill in the key terms and concepts accordingly
(alphabetically). You may create more columns and rows as needed.
You should have at least 15 - 20 (or more) references so that you can dwindle down to the best 10 (min). Please remember that this is
the foundation to inform you about your area/topic of interest. To make this meaningful, please know that you are learning something
new and/or something you are interested to find out more about.

Preliminary topic of your study: _____________________________________________________________

Concepts
References
Just the last name
and date will do
for this column
Complete your APA references below:

References
e (number). (2014). In K. L. Lerner & B. W. Lerner (Eds.), The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (5th ed.). Farmington Hills, MI:
Gale. Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CV2644030733/GPS?u=mari36952&sid=GPS&xid=ef2895a6
Implicit differentiation. (2007). In World of Mathematics. Detroit: Gale. Retrieved from
http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CV2426500192/GPS?u=mari36952&sid=GPS&xid=458e834f
Chain rule. (2007). In World of Mathematics. Detroit: Gale. Retrieved from
http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CV2426500055/GPS?u=mari36952&sid=GPS&xid=2529380c
Derivatives. (2010). In World of Mathematics. Detroit: Gale. Retrieved from
http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CV2426500092/GPS?u=mari36952&sid=GPS&xid=8799390d
Maddocks, J. R. (2014). Calculus. In K. L. Lerner & B. W. Lerner (Eds.), The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (5th ed.). Farmington
Hills, MI: Gale. Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CV2644030378/GPS?u=mari36952&sid=GPS&xid=93460866

Caulfield, M. P. (2013). Calculus. Salem Press Encyclopedia Of Science,

https://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?vid=1&sid=62d957e1-6892-433d-88c4-
f4df1f9498b9%40sessionmgr4008&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=89250382&db=ers
Calculus. (2017). Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, 1p. 1.
Joyce, D. (2012). "e" as the limit of (1 + 1/n)^n. In Math 122 calculus III:
Clark University. Retrieved from https://mathcs.clarku.edu/~djoyce/ma122/
elimit.pdf