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Introduction to Literature Reviews

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What are primary sources in a literature review?

Examples include review articles, textbooks, encyclopedias, and commentaries
Original materials or evidence directly related to the topic (correct)
Interpretations, analyses, or syntheses of primary sources
Ways of organizing literature by themes or topics

What does the methodological approach involve in writing a literature review?

Presenting literature in the order of their publication
Critically analyzing existing literature to identify strengths, weaknesses, and biases
Grouping similar studies together to compare and contrast different approaches or findings
Organizing literature based on the methods or techniques used in the research (correct)

What is a best practice in conducting a literature review?

Evaluating source credibility (correct)
Summarizing existing literature without critical analysis
Addressing conflicting studies
Diversifying source types

What does the 'known to unknown' approach involve in writing a literature review?

Starting with widely accepted information and gradually moving towards less understood areas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are secondary sources in a literature review?

Interpretations, analyses, or syntheses of primary sources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a literature review in academic research?

To identify gaps and areas that have not been adequately addressed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a theoretical framework in research?

It shapes the research design and methodology (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does a literature review help in contextualizing the research?

By identifying gaps or areas that have not been adequately addressed (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does a thorough literature review contribute to the credibility of research?

By demonstrating familiarity with the field (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does a literature review play in avoiding duplication of studies?

It ensures that you are not replicating a study that has already been done (A) Signup and view all the answers