Quiz on Review of Literature Concepts

Study Notes

Purpose of a Literature Review

The main purpose is to provide a comprehensive overview of existing research on a specific topic.
It helps identify gaps in the current knowledge and outlines areas for future research.
A literature review synthesizes findings, supports arguments, and offers context for new research questions.

Conceptual Literature

Conceptual literature refers to theoretical frameworks, models, and constructs relevant to a research area.
It supports understanding of fundamental concepts and ideas that inform empirical research.
This literature is foundational for establishing the context of a study, influencing hypothesis formulation.

Academic journals, books, and articles are primary sources for related literature.
Databases such as JSTOR, PubMed, and Google Scholar provide access to a wide range of scholarly works.
Conference papers, theses, and dissertations also serve as significant resources for literature reviews.

Related studies focus on empirical research findings and specific experiments or surveys.
Conceptual literature provides the theoretical background and frameworks that guide the research.
Related studies contribute data and evidence, whereas conceptual literature offers interpretative context.

Grey Literature

Grey literature refers to materials not produced by commercial publishers, often not subjected to peer review.
Examples include reports, theses, government documents, and conference proceedings.
It is valuable for accessing information that might not be widely disseminated or available in conventional repositories.

Description

Test your understanding of the review of related literature and studies with this quiz. Explore concepts such as critical analysis, summarization, classification, and comparison of prior research studies, as well as the use of conceptual literature from various sources.