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What characterizes a literature review?
What characterizes a literature review?
What is a key reason for conducting a literature review?
What is a key reason for conducting a literature review?
What should you consider when deciding on the scope of your literature review?
What should you consider when deciding on the scope of your literature review?
What is a recommended tip for conducting database searches?
What is a recommended tip for conducting database searches?
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Which strategy is advised when revisiting database searches?
Which strategy is advised when revisiting database searches?
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What aspect should you examine regarding the research question of the study you are reviewing?
What aspect should you examine regarding the research question of the study you are reviewing?
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What is suggested for organizing citations during literature review research?
What is suggested for organizing citations during literature review research?
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Who should you consult if you believe you're missing key works in your research?
Who should you consult if you believe you're missing key works in your research?
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What is a key characteristic of print reference resources?
What is a key characteristic of print reference resources?
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How do online reference resources differ from traditional print resources?
How do online reference resources differ from traditional print resources?
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What type of information do reference resources typically provide?
What type of information do reference resources typically provide?
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What is the typical timeliness of information found in print magazines?
What is the typical timeliness of information found in print magazines?
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Where are monographs primarily available?
Where are monographs primarily available?
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Where can you commonly find print reference resources?
Where can you commonly find print reference resources?
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What is the purpose of a textbook?
What is the purpose of a textbook?
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What type of information do nonfiction books typically contain?
What type of information do nonfiction books typically contain?
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What type of information can typically be found in reference resources?
What type of information can typically be found in reference resources?
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How does the publication timeline of newspaper articles typically compare to other sources?
How does the publication timeline of newspaper articles typically compare to other sources?
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Why might some statistical resources contain older data?
Why might some statistical resources contain older data?
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What is a common characteristic of e-books mentioned in the content?
What is a common characteristic of e-books mentioned in the content?
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What happens to reference resources as they transition to an online format?
What happens to reference resources as they transition to an online format?
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What is a significant feature of the information provided in scholarly books?
What is a significant feature of the information provided in scholarly books?
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Which of the following statements about print newspapers is true?
Which of the following statements about print newspapers is true?
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What is a potential drawback of nonfiction books on hot topics?
What is a potential drawback of nonfiction books on hot topics?
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Which tool automatically downloads and saves the PDF version of articles being read?
Which tool automatically downloads and saves the PDF version of articles being read?
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What feature distinguishes F1000Prime from other literature search tools?
What feature distinguishes F1000Prime from other literature search tools?
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Which of the following tools is specifically designed to provide personalized recommendations based on a user's library?
Which of the following tools is specifically designed to provide personalized recommendations based on a user's library?
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What is the main limitation of Zotero regarding PDF annotations?
What is the main limitation of Zotero regarding PDF annotations?
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Which tool allows researchers to provide anonymous feedback on articles?
Which tool allows researchers to provide anonymous feedback on articles?
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What is a primary function of Google Scholar?
What is a primary function of Google Scholar?
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Which literature search tool is mainly used for aggregating biomedical research?
Which literature search tool is mainly used for aggregating biomedical research?
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How does Zotero support the writing process?
How does Zotero support the writing process?
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What is a key feature of Mendeley that distinguishes it from Zotero?
What is a key feature of Mendeley that distinguishes it from Zotero?
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Which functionality does ReadCube provide that enhances the reading experience of research papers?
Which functionality does ReadCube provide that enhances the reading experience of research papers?
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What is the primary focus of EndNote as a research tool?
What is the primary focus of EndNote as a research tool?
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How does Mendeley facilitate collaboration among researchers?
How does Mendeley facilitate collaboration among researchers?
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Which of the following features is NOT associated with EndNote?
Which of the following features is NOT associated with EndNote?
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What distinguishes ReadCube’s approach to research management?
What distinguishes ReadCube’s approach to research management?
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Which statement about Mendeley’s citation tool is accurate?
Which statement about Mendeley’s citation tool is accurate?
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What is a limitation of ReadCube compared to Mendeley?
What is a limitation of ReadCube compared to Mendeley?
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What is a key characteristic of scholarly journal articles?
What is a key characteristic of scholarly journal articles?
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Which type of source is most reliable for current research data?
Which type of source is most reliable for current research data?
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What type of information is typically found in magazine articles?
What type of information is typically found in magazine articles?
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When evaluating research, why is it important to check the list of references?
When evaluating research, why is it important to check the list of references?
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What further questions might arise from analyzing a research study?
What further questions might arise from analyzing a research study?
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What primary aspect should be considered when reviewing a literature review?
What primary aspect should be considered when reviewing a literature review?
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How can researchers ensure soundness in their studies?
How can researchers ensure soundness in their studies?
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Why might a study have conflicting findings compared to previous research?
Why might a study have conflicting findings compared to previous research?
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Study Notes
Literature Review
- A literature review is an integrated analysis of scholarly writing directly related to a research question.
- It synthesizes evidence, providing background information and showing associations between evidence and the research question.
- Can be a stand-alone work or introduction to a larger research paper, depending on the assignment.
Importance of Literature Review
- Explains the background of research on a topic.
- Demonstrates the significance of the topic to the subject area.
- Discovers relationships between research studies/ideas.
- Identifies major themes, concepts, and key researchers.
- Identifies gaps and disagreements in existing research.
- Discusses further research questions.
Scope of Literature Review
- Determine the required number of studies.
- Decide on the level of comprehensiveness.
- Set a time frame (e.g., number of years to cover).
- Consider the assignment's requirements for the number of sources.
Conducting Literature Searches
- Select relevant databases.
- Use keywords and synonyms in searches.
- Use database tutorials for assistance.
- Save and manage searches for future use or modifications.
- Carefully review abstracts of research studies.
- Utilize bibliographies and references of found studies to locate additional sources.
- Consult with a professor or subject expert for missing key research.
Analyzing Research
- Identify the research question of the reviewed study.
- Determine if funding sources could influence findings.
- Analyze the methodologies, samples, variables, results, and conclusions.
- Evaluate the completeness and soundness of the research.
- Identify any conflicting studies and potential reasons.
- Assess author's reputation and citations in the field.
- Analyze how the study has been cited and analyzed by others.
Reviewing Abstracts
- Carefully review abstracts for thorough thought process tracking.
- Consider a matrix for analysis and synthesis across studies.
Information Sources
- Information sources can be classified as physical (print/analog) versus online (electronic/digital), text versus audio-video, and book versus journal.
- Current news magazine articles are usually current within a few days/months of publication, but information is sometimes based on older scholarly articles.
- Current news articles are generally recent (within minutes-day of publication).
- Journal articles cover recent research within a subject area (within months/years of publication).
- Monographs (books) can cover a wide range of topics, and information may be more or less current depending on the topic and publication date.
- Statistical or reference-type materials may summarize established knowledge and may not always be updated frequently.
- The age of information (within months to a few years) can be determined from the list of references.
- Gray literature includes (but is not limited to) unpublished conference papers, theses/dissertations, presentations, working papers, research notes, and institutional reports.
Reference Resources
- Reference resources are often books or series of books.
- They may be printed or online and can include summaries, analyses, facts, figures, dates, statistics, definitions and more.
- They may be purchased by consumers or are often found in the reference sections of public or academic libraries.
- Online resources are often less linear and include links and multimedia.
Textbooks
- Textbooks provide organized information on a particular topic.
- They are meant to be used in a course but can also be used independently for understanding a topic.
- Current information is usually updated with each new edition, but older editions may still be valuable.
Gray Literature
- Gray literature includes documents not typically published traditionally (e.g., unpublished conferences, theses/dissertations, presentations, working papers, research notes, institutional reports).
Technical Reports
- These are reports put out by government agencies.
Information Retrieval (IR)
- IR is the process of finding material in large collections (usually text-based) satisfying an information need.
- This includes information from various sources, such as the web and databases.
Tools for Literature Identification
- Several tools help researchers identify and manage literature, including search engines (Google Scholar), databases, and citation managers (EndNote).
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of literature reviews, including their significance, scope, and methods for conducting them. It highlights how literature reviews synthesize scholarly writing to support research questions and identifies key themes and gaps in existing studies. Test your understanding of this critical academic skill.
