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Which statement best describes primary sources in the context of literature review?
Which statement best describes primary sources in the context of literature review?
- They are original articles and reports from researchers. (correct)
- They provide insight into the opinions of various authors.
- They summarize the findings of other research.
- They are always accessible online.
What is a critical consideration when filtering literature for a review?
What is a critical consideration when filtering literature for a review?
- Whether the research was published in the last five years.
- The number of citations the article has received.
- The reputation of the journal where it is published.
- If the article is peer-reviewed and relevant to the research problem. (correct)
In the literature review process, which type of source will typically provide a summary of findings rather than original research?
In the literature review process, which type of source will typically provide a summary of findings rather than original research?
- Peer-reviewed articles
- Secondary sources (correct)
- Primary sources
- Conference proceedings
What is the general rule of thumb for selecting articles in a literature review?
What is the general rule of thumb for selecting articles in a literature review?
What should researchers do if their search returns numerous materials?
What should researchers do if their search returns numerous materials?
Which of the following databases could be used to perform literature searches?
Which of the following databases could be used to perform literature searches?
What are the consequences of failing to think systematically about a research topic?
What are the consequences of failing to think systematically about a research topic?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for choosing a research topic?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for choosing a research topic?
Why is it important to discuss potential research topics with supervisors?
Why is it important to discuss potential research topics with supervisors?
What should be considered regarding the breadth of research questions?
What should be considered regarding the breadth of research questions?
What aspect is crucial for checking the adequacy of a research topic?
What aspect is crucial for checking the adequacy of a research topic?
Which of the following is a potential area to explore when choosing a research topic?
Which of the following is a potential area to explore when choosing a research topic?
What is a risk associated with not choosing research topics systematically?
What is a risk associated with not choosing research topics systematically?
What is indicated as a critical stage in conducting research?
What is indicated as a critical stage in conducting research?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a literature review?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a literature review?
Which of the following is NOT a step in conducting a literature review?
Which of the following is NOT a step in conducting a literature review?
What does a literature review help to identify?
What does a literature review help to identify?
Which part of a literature review contains the discussion of sources?
Which part of a literature review contains the discussion of sources?
What is a critical aspect of a literature review's purpose in relation to previous work?
What is a critical aspect of a literature review's purpose in relation to previous work?
What is the first component of a literature review?
What is the first component of a literature review?
Which of the following is an essential element that should be included in a literature review?
Which of the following is an essential element that should be included in a literature review?
What is a potential risk identified concerning the selection of a research topic?
What is a potential risk identified concerning the selection of a research topic?
What is the first step in conducting a literature review?
What is the first step in conducting a literature review?
Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of a search string in a literature review?
Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of a search string in a literature review?
When performing a literature review, which type of database is likely to be NOT included in the search?
When performing a literature review, which type of database is likely to be NOT included in the search?
In the context of literature review, what is the function of critically evaluating the selected literature?
In the context of literature review, what is the function of critically evaluating the selected literature?
What is a key term that can be used when searching for literature on AI frameworks?
What is a key term that can be used when searching for literature on AI frameworks?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the literature review process outlined?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the literature review process outlined?
What determines whether a database is considered licensed or free?
What determines whether a database is considered licensed or free?
Which search string accurately reflects keywords for a research topic on software teams?
Which search string accurately reflects keywords for a research topic on software teams?
What is the primary function of writing a literature review?
What is the primary function of writing a literature review?
Which components must be included in the abstract of a literature review?
Which components must be included in the abstract of a literature review?
How should studies that investigate similar topics be managed in a literature review?
How should studies that investigate similar topics be managed in a literature review?
What is the purpose of conducting a search for relevant research articles in a literature review?
What is the purpose of conducting a search for relevant research articles in a literature review?
What should be the outcome of synthesizing information for the literature review?
What should be the outcome of synthesizing information for the literature review?
In which step of the literature review process is a literature map used?
In which step of the literature review process is a literature map used?
What type of information should NOT be included in the literature review?
What type of information should NOT be included in the literature review?
What is the expected outcome of properly organizing and abstracting the selected literature?
What is the expected outcome of properly organizing and abstracting the selected literature?
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Study Notes
Objectives of Literature Review
- Students will learn to search and identify relevant literature.
- Ability to critique literature related to specific research topics.
Importance of Choosing a Topic
- Critical for successful research completion and timely dissertation submission.
- Ensures better alignment with marking criteria.
- Discuss potential topics with supervisors for guidance.
Criteria for Selecting a Research Topic
- Interest: Personal engagement with the topic.
- Relevance: Addressing daily problems or recent trends.
- Durability: Topic remains significant over time.
- Breadth: Should not be too narrow or broad.
- Adequacy: Must meet significance and originality criteria.
- Access: Availability of resources and experts.
- Micro-politics: Understanding potential political implications of the topic.
Overview of Literature Review
- A synthesis of existing resources related to a chosen topic.
- Components include a topic, identification of materials, description, and critique.
Purposes of Literature Review
- Develop understanding of previous research.
- Identify and refine theories, research questions, and objectives.
- Highlight knowledge gaps and avoid redundancy.
- Pinpoint useful methodologies.
Structure of a Literature Review
- Introduction/Background: Sets the stage for the research.
- Body: Discusses various literature sources.
- Conclusion/Recommendations: Summarizes findings and suggests future directions.
Steps in Conducting a Literature Review
- Identify research topic.
- Determine key search terms.
- Formulate a search string.
- Select suitable databases for research.
- Execute searches to find relevant material.
- Critically evaluate selected literature.
- Organize and abstract essential findings.
- Write the literature review.
Key Search Terms and Search Strings
- Example topic: "The impact of diverse software teams."
- Associated keywords include diverse, software teams, and impact.
- Construct search strings using Boolean operators (e.g., “Diverse OR different AND software teams”).
Examples of Topics and Key Terms
- Topic: Comparative Analysis of AI Model and Framework.
- Key Terms: AI, AI Model, AI Framework, Comparison.
- Crafted search strings using related terms for efficient database searches.
Database Selection
- Utilize both free and licensed databases for searching.
- Examples of databases: Google Scholar, IEEE Xplore, Scopus, Sage Journals.
Literature Sources
- Primary sources consist of original articles and research reporting.
- Secondary sources include summaries, reviews prepared by others.
Evaluating Literature
- Filter search results for quality, relevance, and accessibility.
- Prioritize peer-reviewed articles for reliable information.
Organizing Literature
- Summarize critical findings under specified categories: research problem, questions, methodology, results.
- Use a literature map to visually organize related studies.
Writing the Literature Review
- Synthesize gathered information to reflect the current state of the topic.
- Aim for clarity on inconsistencies and foundational context within the research area.
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