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What is the primary purpose of a literature review?
What is the primary purpose of a literature review?
- To provide a detailed historical account of a research area.
- To summarize and critically evaluate existing research on a specific topic. (correct)
- To showcase the author's expertise in a particular field.
- To present new, original research findings.
A literature review should only summarize previous research without offering any critical analysis.
A literature review should only summarize previous research without offering any critical analysis.
False (B)
According to Isaac Newton, how did he achieve further insights than others?
According to Isaac Newton, how did he achieve further insights than others?
by standing upon the shoulders of giants
A good literature review identifies areas of ______, raises questions, and identifies areas which need further research.
A good literature review identifies areas of ______, raises questions, and identifies areas which need further research.
Match the actions with what a literature review should do:
Match the actions with what a literature review should do:
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when writing a literature survey?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when writing a literature survey?
When organizing material for a literature review, it is unimportant to consider the logic behind the organization.
When organizing material for a literature review, it is unimportant to consider the logic behind the organization.
According to Albert Einstein, what is research if we know what we are doing?
According to Albert Einstein, what is research if we know what we are doing?
A literature review is an ______ write up showing previous work done concerning a research topic.
A literature review is an ______ write up showing previous work done concerning a research topic.
Match each question to its relevance in the context of a literature review
Match each question to its relevance in the context of a literature review
Which statement BEST describes the role of a literature review in research?
Which statement BEST describes the role of a literature review in research?
A literature review should avoid criticizing the methodology of previous studies to maintain a neutral stance.
A literature review should avoid criticizing the methodology of previous studies to maintain a neutral stance.
What should a literature review summarize at the end?
What should a literature review summarize at the end?
In a literature review, you should be ______ of design and methodological issues.
In a literature review, you should be ______ of design and methodological issues.
Match the research component to its description:
Match the research component to its description:
What should you do if the results of previous studies are conflicting or inconclusive?
What should you do if the results of previous studies are conflicting or inconclusive?
A comprehensive literature review guarantees that the current research will be free from methodological flaws.
A comprehensive literature review guarantees that the current research will be free from methodological flaws.
According to the lecture, what parameter should be decided upon completing a literature survey?
According to the lecture, what parameter should be decided upon completing a literature survey?
Haberfield (1998) showed that the velocity of many enzyme reactions was slowed down if the end product had an increased ______.
Haberfield (1998) showed that the velocity of many enzyme reactions was slowed down if the end product had an increased ______.
Match the following statements with the questions on the right:
Match the following statements with the questions on the right:
Which of the following actions is the MOST important when you are reviewing previous studies?
Which of the following actions is the MOST important when you are reviewing previous studies?
If a literature review reveals that a particular research area is saturated with studies, it is still worthwhile to pursue another study in the same area even if the methodology is the same.
If a literature review reveals that a particular research area is saturated with studies, it is still worthwhile to pursue another study in the same area even if the methodology is the same.
Why is it essential to consider how the design of the present research reflects the implications of the literature review?
Why is it essential to consider how the design of the present research reflects the implications of the literature review?
Allington (1999) found that the ______ varied significantly over time.
Allington (1999) found that the ______ varied significantly over time.
Match the tip for writing a literature survey to the strategy:
Match the tip for writing a literature survey to the strategy:
In the context of evaluating literature, what does it mean to be 'sufficiently critical of design and methodological issues'?
In the context of evaluating literature, what does it mean to be 'sufficiently critical of design and methodological issues'?
It is acceptable to exclude references from a literature review if their findings contradict the researcher's hypothesis.
It is acceptable to exclude references from a literature review if their findings contradict the researcher's hypothesis.
Explain the relationship between the 'shoulders of giants' and conducting a literature review.
Explain the relationship between the 'shoulders of giants' and conducting a literature review.
In a literature review, one should indicate the ______ of each reference to the present research.
In a literature review, one should indicate the ______ of each reference to the present research.
Match the following research component to its description and how to write about it:
Match the following research component to its description and how to write about it:
When evaluating previous studies, how should a researcher handle instances where their evaluative statements differ significantly from Salman's later statements?
When evaluating previous studies, how should a researcher handle instances where their evaluative statements differ significantly from Salman's later statements?
A well-conducted literature review eliminates the need for critical thinking in the subsequent research process.
A well-conducted literature review eliminates the need for critical thinking in the subsequent research process.
What does it mean to show how the present study relates to the literature in general?
What does it mean to show how the present study relates to the literature in general?
When is it important to try and decide on the ______ of present research?
When is it important to try and decide on the ______ of present research?
Match the element to which it is attributed:
Match the element to which it is attributed:
If a researcher's interpretations of previous studies differ from the later restatements or evaluations by the original authors, what approach should the researcher take during the literature review?
If a researcher's interpretations of previous studies differ from the later restatements or evaluations by the original authors, what approach should the researcher take during the literature review?
It is acceptable to solely rely on past research done by another and to only state what that author said.
It is acceptable to solely rely on past research done by another and to only state what that author said.
If your literature review reveals that a particular research field is saturated; however, no studies have been done in a specific region, is it a good idea to pursue a study in that area and why?
If your literature review reveals that a particular research field is saturated; however, no studies have been done in a specific region, is it a good idea to pursue a study in that area and why?
The design of the present research must reflect the methodological ______ of the literature review.
The design of the present research must reflect the methodological ______ of the literature review.
Match each task to its purpose:
Match each task to its purpose:
Flashcards
Literature Review / Survey
Literature Review / Survey
An organised write up showing previous work done concerning a research topic or question.
Purpose of Literature Review
Purpose of Literature Review
Compare and contrast different authors' views, group similar conclusions, and highlight research gaps.
Tips for Writing a Literature Survey
Tips for Writing a Literature Survey
Search online, be creative with keywords, decide on research parameters, and define objectives.
Critical Evaluation of Literature
Critical Evaluation of Literature
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Key Question to Answer
Key Question to Answer
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Check for Prior Work
Check for Prior Work
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Reporting Past Research
Reporting Past Research
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Present Commentaries
Present Commentaries
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Study Notes
Literature Survey
- A literature review is an organized summary of prior research on a specific topic or question in your field.
- A good literature review critically assesses existing work, identifies controversies, raises questions, and pinpoints areas needing further research.
Purpose of Literature Review
- To compare and contrast different authors' perspectives on a topic.
- To group authors who reach similar conclusions.
- To critique methodologies and highlight areas of disagreement among authors.
- To identify research gaps and relate current study to previous work.
- To relate the current study to the broader literature.
- To summarize the main points of the existing literature.
Tips for Writing
- Search online for relevant articles, books, and papers.
- Be creative and persistent in keyword searches to find good references and examples.
- Define the parameters of current research.
- Clarify objectives and what needs to be found out.
- Consider issues of theory, methodology, policy, and quantitative research.
Critical Evaluation Questions
- Is the material organized logically according to issues?
- Has the design and methodology been critically evaluated?
- Have conflicting or inconclusive results been identified and reasons discussed?
- Is the relevance of each reference to the present research indicated?
- Does the design of the present research reflect the methodological implications of the literature review?
Questions Answered by Literature Review
- What research questions are being addressed?
- Has similar work been done before?
- What is already known/understood about the topic?
- How might the project challenge existing beliefs or add to the understanding?
Reporting Past Research
- Report the contents, conclusions, and findings of past research.
- Haberfield (1998) found that enzyme reactions slowed when the end product had increased paramagnetism.
- Allington (1999) found significant temperature variations over time.
- Salman [8] suggests Sudan softened its position and endorses the project.
- Include comments, explanations, and evaluative statements.
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