Citation 08-06-2021

The literature review will examine:

• only opinions

• only facts.

• only one side of the main argument

• all aspects of a topic.

Researchers need to be cautious of some material, particularly material found online. Why?

• The quality is unknown.

• It has been used before.

• The authors name often does not appear.

• It is too recent.

Which of these will NOT help you to decide whether a publication is reputable?

• Importance to peers

• Citation rate.

• Audience.

• Advertising inside.

Citation means that a particular paper has been:

• discussed orally by another author.

• reproduced elsewhere.

• sold to another publisher.

• quoted in another paper by another author.

Why is it important for a researcher to review the literature?

• Because it will find if anyone has done the work before.

• Because it identifies like-minded researchers.

• Because it is traditional.

• Because it shows time has been spent on the subject.