BSc Literature review quiz- 25-26

"In this module, you conduct a literature review to achieve your third objective."

• True
• False

What is the main purpose of a literature review according to Rudestam and Newton (2014)?

• To list all existing studies

• To summarise and analyse previous research and theories

• To write a conclusion for your dissertation

• To only analyse websites and blogs

What is NOT a critical literature review?

• A critical reflection of your experience in the area
• A descriptive essay of existing literature
• A critical reflection of scholars work in your area
• An analysis of key relevant sources to your subject area

How to find relevant literature in your area (Tick all that apply)

• Google scholar with keywords
• Google with keywords or sentences

• Introduction/ Literature review sections of journal articles
• Third-party sources (e.g. Archdaily and designingbuildings)
• Use research rabbit

Why it is advisable to start searching for review journal articles first?

• They have a higher quality
• They are up-to-date
• They survey the literature in a given subject area
• They make it easier to reach a wide range of sources in your area

What are the features of a good literature review? (Tick all that apply)

• Synthesising arguments from multiple sources

• Reporting every single study in the field

• Highlighting gaps and controversies

• Evaluating key concepts and methodologies

What is the correct structure of a literature review?

• Abstract, Methodology, Results

• Hypothesis, Analysis, Discussion

• Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion

• Introduction, theme 1, theme 2, justifications, conclusion

What should be included in the introduction of a literature review?

• Background introducing the topic, scope of the review, and analysis rationale

• A list of all references

• A detailed analysis of each study

• A summary of your findings

Which of the following is considered an unreliable source for a literature review?

• Journal articles

• Government reports

• Review papers

• Wikipedia

Why are synthesis tables (literature review catalogues) useful in literature reviews?

• They help avoid reading full articles

• They are only used in engineering research

• They replace the need for writing

• They allow systematic comparison and analysis