Literature Review in Research
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Which of these conclusions can be drawn from the provided content regarding the relationship between self-esteem and fear?

  • The relationship between self-esteem and fear is inconclusive, with contradicting findings across different populations.
  • Self-esteem and fear have a strong positive relationship, as evidenced by studies on college students and elderly people.
  • There is a strong negative relationship between self-esteem and fear, supported by the majority of research, except for one study specifically focusing on prison inmates. (correct)
  • There is no significant relationship between self-esteem and fear, as the research findings are inconsistent and unreliable.

    • What is a key factor that contributes to the negative relationship between self-esteem and fear, as discussed in the content?

  • Age, with younger individuals typically exhibiting higher fearfulness.
  • Education level, with higher education leading to increased fear of crime.
  • Independence, with higher feelings of independence correlating to lower levels of fear. (correct)
  • Social class, with higher socioeconomic status being linked to lower fear levels.

    • Which of the following is NOT a method of organizing a literature review mentioned in the content?

  • Comparative analysis (correct)
  • Inverted pyramid organization
  • Topical or thematic organization
  • Chronological

    • According to the content, what is the primary purpose of the 'Ending Literature Review' section?

    <p>To identify areas for future research based on the gaps and limitations of current knowledge. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the provided exercise related to using 'Bullion Terms' in Google Docs?

    <p>To test the student's ability to locate scholarly articles on a specific research topic. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these sources is considered a primary source?

    <p>Original reports of the work or experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these database URLs is specifically designed to search for research papers?

    <p><a href="http://scholar.google.com.pk/">http://scholar.google.com.pk/</a> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using "bullion terms" when searching for literature?

    <p>To limit the search to specific keywords. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When searching for literature, what does the "NOT (-)" operator do?

    <p>It excludes specific terms from the search results. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using "allintitle:" when searching for literature?

    <p>To search for specific keywords in the title. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components should be included in a critical analysis of a research paper?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a literature review when writing a research paper?

    <p>To provide background information on the topic. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of including the “purpose/objective of the study” in a research paper analysis?

    <p>It helps to understand the research question and the goal of the study. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a stated benefit of conducting a literature review?

    <p>Determining if the topic is even worth studying. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a literature review, as described in the content?

    <p>To systematically identify, analyze, and organize relevant research information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what does the term "literature" typically refer to in the context of a research study?

    <p>Published or unpublished research articles relevant to the study. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a step mentioned in the content for reviewing literature?

    <p>Analyzing data and interpreting findings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the literature review contribute to the research framework?

    <p>It can identify and explain the key concepts and theories related to the study. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of including "General Sources" in a literature review?

    <p>To provide a broader context for the specific research problem. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between "Literature" as discussed in this seminar and "literature" in a general context?

    <p>Research &quot;literature&quot; emphasizes published research articles relevant to the study, while general &quot;literature&quot; refers to creative works. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what is the main purpose of the step "Writing-up The Literature Review"?

    <p>To synthesize and organize the relevant research information into a coherent narrative. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Literature Review

    • A literature review, in the context of research, is a summary of published and unpublished research articles relevant to a particular study.
    • It involves a systematic approach to identifying, searching, analyzing, and organizing documents containing information related to the research problem.
    • In a general context, "literature" refers to novels, stories, and poetry.

    Importance of Literature Review

    • Demonstrates the researcher's understanding of the field.
    • Provides a framework for the research, building upon existing knowledge and strengthening it with emerging trends.
    • Guides the planning of further research and helps to avoid mistakes made by previous researchers.
    • Identifies effective research strategies and measurements.
    • Helps in interpreting research data.

    Steps in Reviewing Literature

    • Identifying sources
    • Searching for relevant material
    • Reading research papers
    • Writing up the literature review
    • Organizing literature in a dissertation.

    Sources of Literature

    • General Sources: Provide an overview of a topic and provide leads to more information, such as daily newspapers, periodicals and magazines.
    • Secondary Sources: Provide information "once removed" from the original work, such as books on specific subjects.
    • Primary Sources: Present the original work or experience, such as journals, abstracts, scholarly books and resources like ERIC.

    Searching the Literature

    • Several online resources, such as EMERALD, JStore, EBSCO Host, ScienceDirect, CNKI etc., are employed for comprehensive access to journals and articles.

    Searching for Literature — Using Boolean Terms

    • Use Boolean Operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine searches and find relevant articles.
    • Use phrases in quotes (" ") to search for exact phrases.
    • Use parenthesis for complex search strings with multiple terms.
    • Exclude articles with specific terms using the NOT operator.

    How to Read a Paper

    • Summarize and critically review papers.
    • Look for the author and year, title of the paper, purpose/objective of the study and the theory.
    • Identify variables, research approach, population, sampling technique, sample size, data collection method, statistical procedure, analytical tool and findings in the paper.

    Organizing Literature Review

    • Chronological: Presenting articles in order of publication.
    • Topical/Thematic: Grouping articles according to their subjects or themes.
    • Inverted Pyramid: A structure that emphasizes the most important information at the beginning and details later.

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    This quiz explores the essential components of a literature review in academic research. It covers the importance of such reviews, the steps involved, and the impact they have on guiding future research. Test your understanding of how to effectively conduct a literature review.

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