Lesson 5A Literature review: Criteria in Selecting Literature

It is defined as the presentation, interpretation, and synthesis of existing scholarly works produced by other researchers.

• Conceptual framework

• Methodology

• Literature review

• Data analysis

A research question is important to guide research for a literature review.

• True

• False

Literature which is not related to your research objective should be discarded.

• True

• False

In selecting literature, which of the following aspects must be considered when evaluating the motive of the author in creating the site and its content?

• Currency

• Objectivity

• Relevance

• Accuracy

This refers to the timeliness of the information.

• Relevance

• Accuracy

• Authority

• Currency

Currency: Date of publication, Authority: ____________.

• Evidence of latest update

• Content level

• Affiliations

• Agenda

Which of the following practices will help you assess the accuracy of the source?

• Checking the date of latest updates

• Verifying the information in other sources

• Considering sources relevant to your research

• Identifying the purpose of the author

The phrase, "What is true yesterday might not be true today" emphasizes what criteria in selecting and citing proper literature?

• Appropriateness of the literature

• Reliability of the literature

• Identifiability of the literature

• Recency of the literature.

What do you evaluate as you check if the arguments and assertions in a certain information are backed by reputable sources?

• Authority

• Purpose

• Reliability

• Currency

What criteria is considered in selecting and citing proper literature when a researcher makes sure that all the materials are relevant to the chosen study?

• Appropriateness of the literature

• Reliability of the literature

• Identifiability of the literature

• Recency of the literature