Review of Related Literature in Research

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What is the main purpose of the Synthesis section in a research report?

To list all the sources used in the research
To explain the methodology used in the research
To provide a summary of the introduction
To present an overall picture of what was established up to the present (correct)

How are facts, ideas, or principles discussed or explained separately in citing authors of the RL?

By year of publication
By topic
By author or writer (correct)
By alphabetically ordering authors

What is the most common citation style used in the field of social sciences?

MLA format
APA format (correct)
Harvard format
Chicago format

How do you cite a work with six or more authors in APA format?

Use 'et al.' after the first author (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do you cite an indirect source in APA format?

Use 'as cited in' and the cited author's name (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a literature review in a research study?

To provide information about past research studies related to the intended investigation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a literature review introduction?

To discuss briefly the research problem and the significance of the study (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of source provides an original study, document, or data?

Primary Source (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of organizing the body of a literature review?

To form a story that will help the conduct of the research and the analysis of the research and interpretation of data (D) Signup and view all the answers