Strategies for Review of Related Studies and Literature

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What is one of the purposes of writing an academic research paper?

To ignore other researchers' work

To offer new insights about a specific topic (correct)

To criticize previous studies

To summarize existing literature

Why must your study say something that has not yet been said or provide another way of looking at a topic?

To discourage further research in the field

To demonstrate the uniqueness and significance of your study (correct)

To make it more challenging for other researchers

To confuse readers

What role does the review of literature and studies play in a research paper?

It provides a foundation and support for new insights (correct)

It discourages further research on the topic

It avoids mentioning previous research

It highlights the weaknesses of existing studies

What types of sources may be covered in the review of literature and studies for a research paper?

Published essays, books, government reports, manuals, specialized magazines, and official websites Signup and view all the answers

What does the review of literature and studies usually combine?

Summary and synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of presenting relevant literature and studies in a research paper?

To show other researchers have found interest in the topic being studied Signup and view all the answers

Where is one of the best places to go when writing a research paper?

The library Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to writing a review of literature and studies?

Identify the keywords in article titles Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor to consider when deciding at what point to finish collecting articles for a literature and study review?

Date of publication Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended when evaluating articles for a review of related literature and studies?

Conduct a comprehensive analysis of their contribution Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after identifying relevant articles for your research topic?

Define the coverage of your review Signup and view all the answers

What should you emphasize when noting the strong and weak points of articles in a literature and study review?

Emphasize the articles' major focus Signup and view all the answers

What can serve as entry points to introduce the significance of your research work in a literature and study review?

The gaps in the articles' content Signup and view all the answers

In what ways can you categorize studies in a literature and study review?

By research methods, aspects focused on, or type of data analyzed Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to look into the introduction, first few paragraphs, and conclusion of an article when determining its relevance to your research topic?

To understand its general purpose and how it can contribute to your research paper Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to supplement library collections when researching for articles?

Online resources or references Signup and view all the answers

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