Literature Review

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What is the primary purpose of a literature review?

To summarize all the information found in textbooks.

To evaluate a single book in detail.

To provide an overview and critically analyze scholarly works on a specific topic. (correct)

To list sources for a research project without analysis.

Which of the following sources is NOT typically included in a literature review?

Journal articles

Textbooks (correct)

Government reports

Conference proceedings

How does a literature review differ from an annotated bibliography?

A literature review only evaluates a single book.

An annotated bibliography summarizes references and their importance to research questions. (correct)

An annotated bibliography does not require any reading.

A literature review links multiple sources without summarizing them.

In what format can a literature review be written?

Either as a stand-alone paper or as part of a research paper. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features defines a literature review?

It critically analyzes the relationship among scholarly works. Signup and view all the answers

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

To establish the relevance of a topic Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a literature review outlines the topic and scope?

Introduction Signup and view all the answers

In what section of a literature review is the evaluation of sources typically organized?

Main Body Signup and view all the answers

What does the conclusion of a literature review typically provide?

A summary of key findings and justifications for the research Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy involves combining ideas to form an integrated theory?

Synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What does the evaluation component of a literature review involve?

Assessing research based on chosen criteria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of conducting a literature review?

Performing original experiments Signup and view all the answers

Which reference style is suggested for citations in a literature review?

CMOS or Chicago Manual of Style Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for establishing an inquiry question in the context of a literature review?

It should be related to an educational topic. Signup and view all the answers

How many articles should be selected to adequately relate to the inquiry question?

At least five articles. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is critical when presenting findings from selected articles?

Findings should be compared and contrasted. Signup and view all the answers

What should the conclusion of a literature review accomplish?

It should summarize the knowledge found. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using subheadings in a literature review?

To enhance organization and guide the reader. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of grammatical and punctuation errors in a literature review?

They distract the reader from the content. Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is NOT typically part of conducting a literature review?

Selecting articles unrelated to the inquiry question. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major benefit of conducting a literature review?

It allows for discovering new insights and connections. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Reading and Writing: Literature Review

Literature reviews are a type of academic writing that gives an overview of a specific subject.
It summarizes scholarly works, including academic books (excluding textbooks), online databases, conference proceedings, dissertations/theses, empirical studies, government reports, historical records, journal articles, monographs, and statistical handbooks.
A literature review critically analyzes relationships between scholarly work and current research.
It can stand alone or be part of a larger research paper that explains a theoretical framework and related studies.
Unlike an annotated bibliography, which just summarizes and connects sources, a literature review provides a more in-depth analysis and synthesis of the reviewed work.

Review Time: Questions

What is a book review?
Describe the structure of a book review.
How can one start writing a book review?

What's New: Grade 10 Research

List sources used for a Grade 10 science investigatory project or any research project done in English.
Sources should be categorized from databases, websites, or textbooks.

Literature Review: Components

Introduction: Defines the topic and scope, notes exclusions, summarizes general findings, and indicates available sources.
Main Body: Organizes the evaluation of sources chronologically or thematically, analyzes research premise, methodology, and conclusion, and uses transitional devices (connectors, phrases).
Conclusion: Summarizes key findings and justifies the conducted research.
References: Refers to in-text citations and contains complete citations.

Literature Review: Strategies

Summary: Briefly state the argument and main points of relevant research.
Analysis: Examine the elements or structure of the research closely.
Synthesis: Combine ideas to form an integrated theory or system, analyze the research using critical evaluation methods, compare and contrast information.
Evaluation: Assess research based on specific criteria or rubrics, state, explain, and support with similar research.

What's More: Review Evaluation

Review a previously researched output (Grade 10 science investigatory project, or similar English research), and evaluate it using provided rubrics, focusing on criteria, including: Target, Content, Organization, and Mechanics.

Additional Activity: Literature Review Topics

Choose a topic from a list (e.g., Facebook Page Netiquette, Cyberbullying, Courtship in Millennials).
Conduct further research and write a literature review.
Follow the evaluation rubric provided.

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Description

This quiz covers essential aspects of literature reviews, including their structure and purpose in academic writing. Familiarize yourself with the differences between literature reviews and annotated bibliographies, and learn how to construct a book review. Perfect for Grade 10 students looking to improve their research skills.