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Conducting Literature Reviews

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What is one of the purposes of conducting a literature review?

To collect primary data from target populations
To create a survey to gather broad public opinions
To conduct in-depth interviews with experts in the field
To highlight gaps and under-researched areas (correct)

What is an aim of a literature search?

To retrieve information directly relevant to the research (correct)
To summarize the basic facts about the research topic
To generate a comprehensive bibliography of all past studies
To evaluate the effectiveness of various data collection methods

Which of the following statements best describes a rhetorical function of a literature review?

It provides a comprehensive list of all researchers in the field
It justifies the necessity for your current study (correct)
It includes only the most popular theories in the discipline
It argues against the relevance of existing literature

Which characteristic is important for an effective literature review?

<p>To flesh out the background of the study (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key outcome of situating a study within a wider disciplinary conversation?

<p>It highlights how the study is distinct from other work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Purpose of a literature review

To understand existing research, find suitable methods, relevant theories, and identify gaps/debates in the field to focus research.

Aim of lit. search

Finding directly relevant research papers; avoid unrelated information.

Literature Review Rhetorical Function

Positions your study within a wider research context, justifying its importance and methodology, and demonstrating your knowledge.

Effective Lit. Review Components

Provide study background, assess impactful trends, find knowledge gaps, emphasizing your study's necessity.

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Focus of Literature Search

Prioritize finding relevant research directly related to your study; avoid tangents.