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Which activity is LEAST aligned with the purpose of a literature review in research?
Which activity is LEAST aligned with the purpose of a literature review in research?
- Discovering the connection between your research and existing knowledge.
- Duplicating previous research to confirm findings. (correct)
- Acquiring knowledge of technical terminologies relevant to your study.
- Identifying potential gaps and conflicts in previous research.
A researcher includes a wide range of studies in their literature review, many of which are not closely related to their specific research topic. Which common error is the researcher committing?
A researcher includes a wide range of studies in their literature review, many of which are not closely related to their specific research topic. Which common error is the researcher committing?
- Including studies that are no longer relevant to the research topic. (correct)
- Citing related articles instead of the original article.
- Citing previous work based solely on abstracts without reading the full research.
- Failing to acknowledge other researchers.
Which of the following is NOT a typical section in the structure of a literature review?
Which of the following is NOT a typical section in the structure of a literature review?
- Methodology (correct)
- Conclusions/Recommendations
- Introduction
- Main Body
In which type of literature review would a researcher organize studies based on when they were conducted?
In which type of literature review would a researcher organize studies based on when they were conducted?
What is the primary purpose of an integrative review?
What is the primary purpose of an integrative review?
If a researcher is primarily focused on comparing and contrasting the research designs used in different studies, which type of literature review are they most likely conducting?
If a researcher is primarily focused on comparing and contrasting the research designs used in different studies, which type of literature review are they most likely conducting?
A researcher uses a literature review to demonstrate their deep understanding of a particular theory. Which type of review is this?
A researcher uses a literature review to demonstrate their deep understanding of a particular theory. Which type of review is this?
Which of the following is the best example of a primary source for a literature review?
Which of the following is the best example of a primary source for a literature review?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of 'snowballing' in the context of finding relevant literature?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of 'snowballing' in the context of finding relevant literature?
Why is it important to supplement information found in popular periodicals (e.g., newspapers, magazines) with other sources when conducting a literature review?
Why is it important to supplement information found in popular periodicals (e.g., newspapers, magazines) with other sources when conducting a literature review?
Which type of document is LEAST likely to be found in a library's catalog system, requiring assistance from a librarian?
Which type of document is LEAST likely to be found in a library's catalog system, requiring assistance from a librarian?
Policy reports often differ from typical research papers because they:
Policy reports often differ from typical research papers because they:
In the process of writing a literature review, after gathering and logging relevant studies, what is the next crucial step?
In the process of writing a literature review, after gathering and logging relevant studies, what is the next crucial step?
What is the purpose of drawing up an outline before writing a literature review?
What is the purpose of drawing up an outline before writing a literature review?
Which of the following actions is most helpful in improving the final draft of a literature review?
Which of the following actions is most helpful in improving the final draft of a literature review?
You are writing a literature review and find that several recent studies contradict each other. Which approach would be most appropriate for addressing these contradictions in an integrative review?
You are writing a literature review and find that several recent studies contradict each other. Which approach would be most appropriate for addressing these contradictions in an integrative review?
A researcher is preparing to write a literature review. Which of the following steps should they take FIRST?
A researcher is preparing to write a literature review. Which of the following steps should they take FIRST?
While conducting a literature review, you notice that several studies cite the same original article, but there is a more recent article mentioning that original article. According to the common errors mentioned, which article should you primarily cite in your review?
While conducting a literature review, you notice that several studies cite the same original article, but there is a more recent article mentioning that original article. According to the common errors mentioned, which article should you primarily cite in your review?
You are using a search engine to find relevant studies for your literature review. What should you ensure to promote reliability?
You are using a search engine to find relevant studies for your literature review. What should you ensure to promote reliability?
A researcher wants to understand the effects of different methodologies on the outcomes of studies related to online learning. Which type of literature review would be the MOST suitable for this purpose?
A researcher wants to understand the effects of different methodologies on the outcomes of studies related to online learning. Which type of literature review would be the MOST suitable for this purpose?
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Review of Related Literature
Review of Related Literature
A compilation of studies related to a specific area of research, evaluating, classifying, and summarizing relevant previous studies.
3 Ways to Use Literature Review
3 Ways to Use Literature Review
Providing context, comparing findings, and stating the study's contribution.
Purpose of a Literature Review
Purpose of a Literature Review
Connecting research to existing knowledge, identifying theories, preventing duplication, and determining gaps.
Structure of a Literature Review
Structure of a Literature Review
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Context Review
Context Review
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Historical Review
Historical Review
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Integrative Review
Integrative Review
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Methodological Review
Methodological Review
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Self-Study Review
Self-Study Review
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Theoretical Review
Theoretical Review
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General References
General References
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Primary Sources
Primary Sources
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Secondary Sources
Secondary Sources
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Sources for Literature Review
Sources for Literature Review
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Scholarly Journals
Scholarly Journals
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Dissertations
Dissertations
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Government Documents
Government Documents
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Find/Search Literature
Find/Search Literature
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Log, Catalogue, Synthesize
Log, Catalogue, Synthesize
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Outlining and Writing Up
Outlining and Writing Up
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Study Notes
- A review of related literature compiles studies related to a specific research area and summarizes previous relevant studies on a topic
- It is vital that a literature review is centralized, focusing on studies directly related to the research topic, rather than a broad scope
- A literature review is essential to research, providing a foundation and comprehension of field developments for the reader.
- The reader understands acknowledgement, consideration, and adaptation of related works in the field.
Using Literature Review
- Providing context as a foundation for ideas
- Comparing research findings with related past studies
- Stating the study's contribution to the field
Common Errors in Literature Reviews
- Including a wide range of unrelated studies
- Citing related articles that mention the original article, rather than the original article
- Citing previous work based solely on abstracts
Purpose of a Literature Review
- Discover the connection between research and existing knowledge
- Identify theories and concepts to inform the research study
- Determine the relationship between research and previous studies while acknowledging other researchers
- Acquire knowledge on the accuracy and significance of research questions.
- Become familiar with the technical terminologies relevant to the study.
- Determine possible gaps, conflicts, and open questions from prior research to formulate research ideas
- Clarify misconceptions to refine and contribute to the knowledge
Structure of a Literature Review
- Introduction: Presents the study's primary idea of the literature review
- Main Body: Includes organized discussions of sources, summarizing and synthesizing the literature review and relating it to the study
- Conclusions/Recommendations: Emphasizes acquired knowledge and future direction
Types of Literature Review
- Different literature reviews, according to Nueman (2011) exist
- Context reviews focus on the research's content or contextual aspects, relating studies to a larger body of knowledge.
- They present current research within a broader framework and assess its impact
- Historical reviews organize related research chronologically to understand developments over time
- This type of review helps to gain insights on technology advancement and can integrate theoretical or methodological reviews
- Integrative reviews introduce and summarize recent knowledge, emphasizing agreements and disagreements among studies
- They synthesize representative literature to generate new viewpoints, common in social sciences and merged with context reviews
- Methodological reviews compare and contrast studies, evaluating strengths and weaknesses to explain outcomes
- Self-study reviews demonstrate understanding, requiring standardized methods for evaluation but prone to prejudice
- Typically, a practice in education, demonstrates knowledge of course requirements
- Theoretical reviews introduce various theories, comparing them to current study based on framework and justification
- They establish theories, relationships, and the development of new hypotheses
Sources for Literature Reviews
- General references are sources that help researchers find other sources
- Primary sources are publications detailing researchers' findings, usually found in journal articles
- Secondary sources are publications analyzing others' work
Finding Literature
- Research study information is available in formats like books, journals, articles, and government documents
- Books containing research and articles, provide citation information like title, author, date, and publisher
- Scholarly (academic) journals filled with peer-reviewed research, include information like footnotes and advanced terminology.
Further forms of Literature
- A dissertation for a Ph.D., student needs to complete original research
- Dissertations contribute to the academic discipline
- Government agencies support research and publish findings as original research.
- Policy reports inform non-academic readers and initiate discussions on issues
- Policy papers are persuasive, concise, and supplemented by policy briefs
- Periodicals, such as newspapers and news summaries, offer findings that require to be supplemented by other sources, may be deficient in vital information
Steps in Writing a Literature Review
- First find/search for relevant literature
- Search engines and university online libraries can be used, as well as snowballing and related dissertations
- Then log, catalogue, and synthesize the information
- Log reference information and catalogue relevant articles through excel
- Digest and synthesize the ideas to identify connections
- Finally, create an outline and properly write it up
- Make an outline for the structure using approaches like chronological, thematic, and theoretical
- Write a first draft with revisions for tightening and improving, and have qualified experts read it for further improvements
- Proof-read, correct and incorporate suggestions to better the study
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