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What is the first step in conducting a literature review?
What is the first step in conducting a literature review?
- Reviewing the selected literature
- Developing a conceptual framework
- Developing a theoretical framework
- Searching for the existing literature in your area of study (correct)
Which of the following is essential when reading through the literature critically?
Which of the following is essential when reading through the literature critically?
- Evaluating the validity of differences in findings (correct)
- Excluding irrelevant studies
- Ignoring gaps in the research
- Establishing personal opinions on the findings
What must be highlighted when developing a theoretical framework?
What must be highlighted when developing a theoretical framework?
- The agreements and disagreements among authors' findings (correct)
- Methodologies used that lack criticism
- Only agreements among authors
- New themes unrelated to the topic
What is a benefit of applying Boolean logic in literature searches?
What is a benefit of applying Boolean logic in literature searches?
What should be assessed to determine the relevance of knowledge to your theoretical framework?
What should be assessed to determine the relevance of knowledge to your theoretical framework?
Which step follows the reviewing of selected literature in a literature review?
Which step follows the reviewing of selected literature in a literature review?
What is a key factor in assessing gaps found in various studies?
What is a key factor in assessing gaps found in various studies?
Why is it necessary to have parameters set according to themes related to your topic in a theoretical framework?
Why is it necessary to have parameters set according to themes related to your topic in a theoretical framework?
What is the primary function of a theoretical framework in research?
What is the primary function of a theoretical framework in research?
Which of the following are characteristics of effective subheadings in a literature review?
Which of the following are characteristics of effective subheadings in a literature review?
What distinguishes a primary source from a secondary source in literature?
What distinguishes a primary source from a secondary source in literature?
What is an example of a secondary source in academic research?
What is an example of a secondary source in academic research?
Why is it important to highlight gaps and issues in a literature review?
Why is it important to highlight gaps and issues in a literature review?
What role do general references play in research?
What role do general references play in research?
What is typically the first step in writing a literature review?
What is typically the first step in writing a literature review?
What should be included when recording main findings under each subheading in a literature review?
What should be included when recording main findings under each subheading in a literature review?
What is one primary function of a literature review in research?
What is one primary function of a literature review in research?
Which step is NOT part of conducting a literature review?
Which step is NOT part of conducting a literature review?
How does a literature review improve research methodology?
How does a literature review improve research methodology?
Why is it essential to contextualize findings in a literature review?
Why is it essential to contextualize findings in a literature review?
Which type of source is typically considered more reliable for current information in a literature review?
Which type of source is typically considered more reliable for current information in a literature review?
What is an important step after reviewing selected literature?
What is an important step after reviewing selected literature?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of reviewing literature?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of reviewing literature?
What is a potential downside to using books as a source in a literature review?
What is a potential downside to using books as a source in a literature review?
What type of source presents summaries or condensed versions of materials?
What type of source presents summaries or condensed versions of materials?
Which of the following is considered a tertiary source?
Which of the following is considered a tertiary source?
What is the primary purpose of a biography?
What is the primary purpose of a biography?
Which of the following factors is NOT typically evaluated when assessing references?
Which of the following factors is NOT typically evaluated when assessing references?
What aspect of a source does 'objectivity' refer to in evaluating references?
What aspect of a source does 'objectivity' refer to in evaluating references?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources?
When evaluating the validity of a source, which question is most relevant?
When evaluating the validity of a source, which question is most relevant?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
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Study Notes
Functions of the Literature Review in Research
- Links the study to existing theories, enhancing academic relevance.
- Facilitates comparison with previous studies to establish uniqueness.
- Integrates the study into a broader body of knowledge and profession.
Key Functions Related to One's Study
- Clarifies and focuses the research problem, making it more precise.
- Enhances research methodology, ensuring robust design.
- Expands knowledge base in the research area, promoting comprehensive understanding.
- Contextualizes findings within existing literature, facilitating analysis.
Conducting a Literature Search
- Four steps involved: searching existing literature, reviewing it, developing theoretical frameworks, and conceptual frameworks.
- Types of sources include:
- Books: Quality resources, may be outdated.
- Journals: Current research, concise, vetted through peer-review.
- Internet: Quick access to information using search engines with keywords and Boolean logic.
Reviewing Selected Literature
- Read critically to identify themes and issues essential to the study.
- Assess the relevance of knowledge to the theoretical framework.
- Evaluate methodologies and Findings, noting criticisms and links with other findings.
- Identify gaps within studies that can inform future research.
Developing Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks
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Theoretical Framework:
- Establish themes based on the reviewed literature.
- Highlight agreements/disagreements among authors’ findings.
- Reveal gaps or unanswered questions.
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Conceptual Framework:
- Derived from the theoretical framework, providing a foundation for the research problem.
- Ties into specific research queries, guiding the study’s direction.
Writing a Literature Review
- Organize main themes from the theoretical framework using precise subheadings.
- Ensure subheadings follow logical progression and clearly describe the themes.
- Summarize main findings under each heading, highlighting similarities, differences, and gaps in existing literature.
Sources of Findings
- Primary sources: Original documents with firsthand information (e.g., diaries, interviews, original research articles).
- Secondary sources: Commentary or summaries of primary sources (e.g., articles that interpret studies).
- Tertiary sources: Summaries or condensations of primary/secondary materials, ideal for quick fact-checking (e.g., encyclopedias, handbooks).
Evaluating References
- Assess sources based on authority, validity, accuracy, objectivity, currency, coverage, and location to ensure research reliability.
Finding Literary Materials
- Use academic libraries and databases to access literature relevant to the research topic.
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