Unscramble Literature Terms

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What is the term for the act of putting words and ideas onto paper or a computer screen using letters and characters?

WRITING

What is the purpose of a citation in a scholarly work?

to provide a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author

What is the term for a written work that is considered to have artistic or intellectual value?

LITERATURE

What is the process of examining and summarizing existing written works on a specific topic?

REVIEW Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the use of a source's information in order to ascertain something?

REFERENCE Signup and view all the answers

What is the written summary of journal articles, books, and other documents that describes the past and current state of information on a topic of research study?

LITERATURE REVIEW Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary steps involved in crafting a literature review?

The five primary steps involved in crafting a literature review are identifying key terms, locating literature, critically evaluating and selecting literature, organizing the literature, and writing a literature review. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of critically evaluating and selecting literature in a literature review?

To select the most relevant and credible sources to include in the review. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of abstraction or note-taking in the literature review process?

To organize and summarize the key findings of the selected literature. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between APA and MLA citation styles?

APA style is primarily used in the social sciences, while MLA style is used in the humanities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a visual diagram in the literature review process?

To visually organize and connect the ideas and concepts in the literature. Signup and view all the answers

What is the final product of the literature review process?

A written literature review that reports summaries of the literature. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a literature review, according to Abadiano (2016)?

To provide background for your problem and a rationale for your research Signup and view all the answers

What are the three key components of the body section in a literature review?

Summarize and synthesize, analyze and interpret, and critically evaluate strengths and weaknesses of sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of a literature review, as stated in the text?

To find out for yourself what’s already known about the topic Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the introductory paragraph of a literature review?

An explanation of the working topic and thesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the conclusion section in a literature review?

To summarize the key findings and emphasize their significance, and connect them back to the primary research question Signup and view all the answers

What type of academic essay is a literature review?

A type of academic essay that examines what has already been written about a topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing a URL or DOI in APA style when referencing online material, as emphasized by Creswell (2012)?

To identify material obtained on the internet Signup and view all the answers

In APA style, how are multiple references cited within the text when discussing a single topic?

Separate references with semicolons, e.g. (Garcia, 2014; Perez, 2009) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a within-text reference in APA style?

To credit the original author(s) of the research or idea Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'Entire groups of studies have addressed the difficulty of test taking and reaction times' in the context of a literature review?

It indicates a summary of multiple studies on a specific topic Signup and view all the answers

How would you identify the sample text 'In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the effects of social media on mental health' in the context of a literature review?

As part of the introduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a literature review?

To critically analyze and synthesize existing research on a particular topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the introduction section in a research paper?

To provide an overview of the existing research on the topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation between regular exercise and cognitive function according to several studies?

Positive Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended intervention to improve student outcomes based on the findings of the reviewed studies?

Targeting sleep quality and duration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the body section in a research paper?

To provide a critical analysis of the existing literature Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of early childhood education according to the literature review?

Promoting cognitive development and academic success Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a conclusion section in a research paper?

To summarize the findings and highlight the significance of the research Signup and view all the answers