Academic Writing: Literature Review

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What is the recommended way to organize a Review of Literature?

Alphabetical order

Chronological order

Topical clusters (correct)

Author's surname

Why should research studies cited in the literature review relate specifically to the topic being studied?

To increase the word count of the paper

To demonstrate the researcher's knowledge of the field

To provide a comprehensive overview of the field

To ensure that the research is relevant and meaningful (correct)

What is the purpose of summarizing the major points in a research paper?

To conclude the paper and reiterate the findings (correct)

To present the research methodology

To make a case for the research by highlighting its significance

To introduce the research topic

What is the recommended verb tense to use when writing a research paper?

Past tense Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting a literature review in a research paper?

To identify a knowledge gap and make a case for the research Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the background of the study?

To identify the knowledge gap and significance of the study Signup and view all the answers

What should be demonstrated in the introduction to establish the importance of the study?

The significance of the study Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of narrowing down the general problem to a specific subtopic?

To focus the study on a specific issue Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the background of the study?

A summary of the review of related literature Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the introduction in a research paper?

To provide an overview and statement of the problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a literature review?

To critically discuss past research and identify gaps Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred approach to citing previous research in a literature review?

Paraphrasing previous research with proper APA style citations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Related Literature' section?

To inform readers about past studies conducted in the area of interest Signup and view all the answers

What should the literature review conclude with?

A logical summary of past research and a transition to what should be studied next Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to structuring a literature review?

Beginning with a big issue and focusing down to a specific issue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a literature review?

Describing solutions to existing problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of defining terms in a study?

To clarify words with unconventional meanings Signup and view all the answers

What does a conceptual framework visually represent?

The underlying principles and concepts of a research Signup and view all the answers

What should be specified in the Method section of a research paper?

The variables, participants, equipment, and procedure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying variables in a research study?

To identify independent and dependent variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the reference list in a research paper?

To list all sources that have been cited in the manuscript Signup and view all the answers

How should references be formatted in a research paper?

In a double-spaced format with hanging indent style Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an appendix in a research paper?

To include additional material that supports the research Signup and view all the answers

What should be cited in a research paper?

Only sources that were actually cited in the manuscript Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred citation style for research papers?

APA Signup and view all the answers

What type of information should be included in the reference list?

All sources that were actually cited in the manuscript Signup and view all the answers

How should authors be listed in the reference list?

In alphabetical order by last name Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including a DOI in a reference?

To provide a permanent identifier for the article Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a reference list?

To support the research findings by citing relevant studies Signup and view all the answers

What should be the format of the reference list?

Double-spaced with hanging indent style Signup and view all the answers