Literature Review Learning Outcomes
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What is the primary purpose of using keywords when searching a database?

  • To ensure that the search results are accurate and relevant
  • To generate a comprehensive list of all possible search terms
  • To create a thesaurus of synonyms for the research topic
  • To identify the key variables or concepts related to the research problem (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when processing the literature?

  • Highlighting or making notes on important content
  • Synthesizing the information to understand the current state of knowledge
  • Relying solely on the author's conclusions without critical appraisal (correct)
  • Skimming over information that is not relevant to the research problem
  • What is the purpose of creating an outline when writing the review of the literature?

  • To identify gaps in the existing literature
  • To generate a list of references for the review
  • To ensure that the review is organized and coherent (correct)
  • To determine the appropriate length of the review
  • Which of the following statements about creating a reference list is NOT true?

    <p>The reference list should include all sources consulted, even if not cited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of appraising and analyzing the literature during the processing phase?

    <p>To determine the value and relevance of each source to the research problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended practice when writing the review of the literature?

    <p>Presenting a balanced and objective evaluation of the literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of synthesizing the literature during the processing phase?

    <p>To draw conclusions about the current state of knowledge related to the research problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when searching for relevant literature?

    <p>Randomly selecting keywords without a clear search plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of highlighting or making notes on important content when processing the literature?

    <p>To facilitate comprehension and critical appraisal of the sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about writing the review of the literature is NOT true?

    <p>The review should include only sources that support the author's perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

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