Literature Review Basics
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A literature review primarily relies on unpublished data to provide novel insights.

False (B)

The main body of a literature review presents subtopics that support a proposed study, documenting the need for that study.

True (A)

The 'Identify' step in conducting a literature review involves assessing the quality and relevance of resources.

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A theoretical framework is unnecessary when conducting a comprehensive literature review.

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A systematic review is less rigorous compared to a general literature review.

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Meta-analysis involves compiling statistical results from multiple studies in order to see trends.

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Focusing primarily on primary sources is a common error in conducting a literature review.

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A literature review should exclude studies that present conflicting findings.

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Relying primarily on primary sources is a common pitfall to avoid when conducting a literature analysis.

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A literature review primarily focuses on summarizing individual research findings rather than synthesizing information across multiple sources.

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A review of related literature (RRL) is mainly an unorganized list of published materials on a particular topic.

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The introduction of a literature review primarily details the methodologies used in the studies being reviewed.

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A strong literature review should exclude seminal works to focus on more recent research trends.

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Identifying key terms is a later step in conducting a literature review, after the bulk of the literature has been located.

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A literature review is unnecessary when the research topic is completely new and unexplored.

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The conclusion of a literature review should only reiterate the main points without indicating any potential gaps in research.

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Literature Review definition

A written summary of existing research on a topic.

Theoretical Framework

The structure that supports a research theory.

Key steps of Literature Review

Find, Select, Assess, Arrange, and Compose.

Literature Review Structure

Introduction, Main Body, and Conclusion.

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What's a Literature Review?

A summary of existing research, outlining knowledge and gaps.

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Systematic Review

Strict review, often with specific criteria.

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Meta-Analysis

Combines results from studies to find trends.

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Purpose of Literature Review

To provide background and context for the topic.

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Literature Review (RRL)

Account of published work by scholars/researchers on a topic.

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Purpose of RRL

Find existing info, show relationships, give context, identify gaps.

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Important points for RRL

Historical background, relevant materials, theoretical framework, summary.

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Common RRL Errors

Using only secondary sources and ignoring other countries.

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Steps for Literature Review

Identify terms, locate, evalute, organize, write.

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Introduction of RRL

Topic and sources explained.

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Main body of the RRL

Analyzes and synthesizes existing research.

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Conclusion of RRL

Presents consensus or gaps in the topic.

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