Research Methods: Review of Related Literature

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What is the term used to describe the analysis of existing knowledge to examine its connection to a research study?

Review of Related Literature

What type of traditional Review of Related Literature should be used if the focus is on new research updates?

State-of-the-Art

What is the term used to describe the process of shortening the text while maintaining the original idea?

Summarizing

What is the correct process of writing a Review of Related Literature?

a-d-b-c

What transitional device is used to connect two contrasting findings in a research study?

However

What is the primary purpose of writing a Review of Related Literature?

To examine the connection to a research study

What is the consequence of not citing the author in a related literature review?

Plagiarism

What citation style is used in the reference 'Carter C, Bishop J, & Kravits SL (2002). Keys to effective learning. (3rd.Ed.) New Jersey: Printice Hall.'?

American Psychological Association (APA)

Why do researchers cite authors in their study?

To avoid plagiarism

What is the purpose of a literature review?

To gather and evaluate all related sources

What type of sources should researchers avoid citing from when searching for literature online?

Wikipedia

What is a characteristic of related materials for a literature review?

Recent as possible

What is the impact of college student employment on academic achievement?

It has no effect on academic achievement.

What is a benefit of working students, as revealed by Kwadzo (2014)?

Gained benefits from their dual role as students and employees.

What do working students employ to offset the negative effects of studying and working concurrently, according to the research?

Finding social support and participating in leisure activities.

What is a positive effect of working students on their future, as revealed by the research?

Preparation for the market world.

What is a benefit of college student employment, as indicated by Pascarella and Padgett (in Lederman 2009)?

Development of leadership skills.

What is a benefit of working students, as indicated by Frigillano, Ciasico & Nulada (2015)?

Development of self-esteem.

What is the primary finding of Aparejo's (2019) study on students with parents working abroad?

They have significant achievement in academic independence.

Which of the following studies contradicts Aparejo's (2019) finding?

Obedencio's (2019) study

What is the common thread among the studies mentioned in the text?

They all study the effect of parents' absence on academic performance.

What is the purpose of the lesson in the context of a literature review?

To learn how to link findings of different studies using transitional devices.

What can be inferred about the study by Aparejo (2018) mentioned in the text?

It found that majority of students with overseas parents belonged to the low-average academic achievers.

What is the primary outcome of the studies mentioned in the text?

They provide insights into the effects of parents' absence on their children's academic performance.

What can be inferred from the findings of Aparejo (2019) and Aparejo (2018)?

Students with parents abroad may struggle with academic independence.

What is the main difference between the findings of Balan (2018) and Baldelovar (2019)?

Their studies had conflicting conclusions about the impact of parental absence on academic performance.

How can the findings of these studies be connected using transitional devices?

By using transitional phrases to show contrast between the findings.

What is the purpose of writing a paragraph for agreement and another for disagreement?

To compare and contrast the findings of the studies.

What can be inferred from the findings of the studies about the impact of parental absence on academic performance?

The impact of parental absence on academic performance is inconsistent.

What is the purpose of practicing linking findings from one study to another using transitional devices?

To synthesize the findings of multiple studies.

Study Notes

  • RRL is an analysis of man's written or spoken knowledge to examine its connection to the research.
  • Types of RRL:
    • Expert Review
    • Conceptual Review
    • Scoping Review
    • State-of-the-Art Review

Writing RRL

  • Process of writing RRL:
    • Search for literature
    • Read the source materials
    • Write a draft of RRL
    • Write the Review of Literature
  • Correct citation is essential to avoid plagiarism.
  • Transitional devices are used to connect findings of research.

Citation

  • Basic methods of citation:
    • American Psychological Association (APA)
    • Chicago Style
    • Modern Language Association (MLA)
    • Chicago-Harvard Style
  • Proper citation is necessary to acknowledge the intellectual right of authors.
  • Citation is done to avoid plagiarism.
  • Surveilled materials must be recent as possible.
  • Materials should be less objective.

Purpose of RRL

  • The purpose of RRL is to gather and evaluate all the related available sources.
  • RRL informs the reader and saves their time.

Study Notes

  • Related studies have shown various effects on academic performance.
  • Students who work while studying have different effects on their academic performance.
  • Studies have revealed that college student employment does not affect academic achievement.
  • Working students have benefits, such as improving their lives and developing leadership skills.
  • Students with parents working abroad have varying academic performances.
  • Transitional devices are essential in linking findings of research.

Test your knowledge of research methods and literature reviews. Identify the correct terms and approaches used in academic research, including traditional reviews and updates.

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