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What is the maximum number of words allowed for a short direct quotation?
What is the maximum number of words allowed for a short direct quotation?
- 20 words
- 40 words (correct)
- 80 words
- 60 words
Which of the following would qualify as a primary source?
Which of the following would qualify as a primary source?
- Biographies
- Textbooks
- Encyclopedias
- Diaries (correct)
How should a long direct quotation or block quotation be formatted according to APA guidelines?
How should a long direct quotation or block quotation be formatted according to APA guidelines?
- Centered with no indentation (correct)
- Right-aligned with italics
- Indented with left alignment
- Single-spaced with paragraph indentation
What is an appropriate strategy for paraphrasing text?
What is an appropriate strategy for paraphrasing text?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a secondary source?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a secondary source?
Which of the following best describes a secondary source?
Which of the following best describes a secondary source?
What types of documents are categorized as primary sources?
What types of documents are categorized as primary sources?
When quoting directly from a source, what citation detail is required?
When quoting directly from a source, what citation detail is required?
What is classified as a primary source?
What is classified as a primary source?
Which of the following is NOT a source of related literature and studies?
Which of the following is NOT a source of related literature and studies?
How can a researcher maintain coherence in Chapter 2 of their study?
How can a researcher maintain coherence in Chapter 2 of their study?
What defines related studies?
What defines related studies?
What is often a challenge for researchers when writing related literature?
What is often a challenge for researchers when writing related literature?
Which type of source includes manuscripts and theses?
Which type of source includes manuscripts and theses?
Where can related literature and studies be accessed?
Where can related literature and studies be accessed?
What could hinder the organization of the review of literature?
What could hinder the organization of the review of literature?
What is the primary focus of a thematic organization in a literature review?
What is the primary focus of a thematic organization in a literature review?
Which of the following best describes the methodological approach in a literature review?
Which of the following best describes the methodological approach in a literature review?
What role does making links between studies play in writing research?
What role does making links between studies play in writing research?
What is the main purpose of the introduction in a literature review?
What is the main purpose of the introduction in a literature review?
In which type of organization would a literature review likely break away from chronological order?
In which type of organization would a literature review likely break away from chronological order?
Which structural component is essential in writing a review of related literature?
Which structural component is essential in writing a review of related literature?
What is a key skill required when writing a literature review?
What is a key skill required when writing a literature review?
What should be avoided in the introduction of a literature review?
What should be avoided in the introduction of a literature review?
What is the first step in organizing a review of literature through a broad-to-specific topic approach?
What is the first step in organizing a review of literature through a broad-to-specific topic approach?
Which of the following best describes the thematic concept approach in organizing a review of literature?
Which of the following best describes the thematic concept approach in organizing a review of literature?
What benefit does organizing literature through major models or theories provide?
What benefit does organizing literature through major models or theories provide?
When organizing literature by contrasting schools of thought, what is the main focus?
When organizing literature by contrasting schools of thought, what is the main focus?
Why is it beneficial to organize literature reviews by prominent authors?
Why is it beneficial to organize literature reviews by prominent authors?
What is a common misconception about organizing literature by publication date?
What is a common misconception about organizing literature by publication date?
In the broad-to-specific topic approach, what is essential to ensure regarding the research?
In the broad-to-specific topic approach, what is essential to ensure regarding the research?
Which approach involves organizing literature by major arguments that researchers agree or disagree upon?
Which approach involves organizing literature by major arguments that researchers agree or disagree upon?
What is the primary purpose of the introduction in a research paper?
What is the primary purpose of the introduction in a research paper?
Which of the following best describes the body of the review of related literature?
Which of the following best describes the body of the review of related literature?
What distinguishes the conclusion of the review of related literature from the conclusion of a full research study?
What distinguishes the conclusion of the review of related literature from the conclusion of a full research study?
When focusing on a specific region in a study, what should the introduction clearly indicate?
When focusing on a specific region in a study, what should the introduction clearly indicate?
What should be included in the introduction apart from the purpose of the study?
What should be included in the introduction apart from the purpose of the study?
In structuring the body of a literature review, what is an essential element to consider?
In structuring the body of a literature review, what is an essential element to consider?
Regarding ethical standards in research, what issue is commonly raised?
Regarding ethical standards in research, what issue is commonly raised?
How does a researcher demonstrate the relevance of the topic in the introduction?
How does a researcher demonstrate the relevance of the topic in the introduction?
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Study Notes
Paraphrasing Strategies
- Read and understand the original text, then summarize using own words.
- Note down main points from memory to aid in paraphrasing.
- Short direct quotations must not exceed 40 words and require page numbers for citations.
- Long direct quotations allow for 40 to 100 words, formatted as block text according to APA guidelines.
Sources of Related Literature
- Primary Sources: Original materials like artifacts, autobiographies, court records, diaries, speeches, letters, interviews, official reports, and photographs.
- Secondary Sources: Biographies, critical studies, dictionaries, journal articles, handbooks, magazines, newspapers, and textbooks.
Accessing Related Literature
- Sources can be obtained from libraries (government or private), government offices, the National Library, and online websites.
Organizing Literature Reviews
- Organize reviews using chronological order, starting from publication dates.
- Use broad-to-specific topics, narrowing down from general issues to specific ones related to the research.
- Arrange literature by significant models or theories important to the research.
- Group by prominent authors based on their innovations and agreements.
- Compare contrasting schools of thought to highlight differing perspectives.
- Thematic organization focuses on specific concepts rather than chronological order.
Making Connections Between Studies
- Analyze and comprehend literature to identify links among various studies effectively.
- Utilize transitions to create coherence and flow between connected research findings.
Structure of a Review of Related Literature
- Introduction: Establishes the focus and importance of the topic, outlines existing research, and contextualizes any controversies.
- Body: Divided into major headings and subheadings, summarizes current knowledge, and evaluates themes and trends pertinent to the research.
- Conclusion: Summarizes key findings from the review, differentiating it from the overall conclusions of the research study.
Ethical Standards in Research
- Importance of adhering to ethical standards while conducting and presenting research.
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