Finding and Evaluating Sources, the Lit Review

What is the minimum number of sources required for the annotated bibliography and research proposal?

• Four

• Two

• Six

• Eight

How should students NOT use their research question to generate keywords for the library database?

• Use Boolean operators

• Type the question directly

• Ask the librarian for help

• Use keywords and search terms

What is the purpose of a literature review?

• To create an annotated bibliography

• To synthesize multiple sources on the same topic

• To summarize a single source

• To conduct primary research

What should students do after reviewing the literature for the literature review?

• Start writing the literature review immediately

• Create an outline for the literature review

• Review the annotated bibliography

• Conduct more research

How many major topics or subtopics should students identify for the literature review?

• One or Two

• None

• Five or Six

• Three or Four

What should students do for each subtopic when organizing the literature review?

• Create a table or matrix

• Conduct primary research

• Write a summary paragraph

• Review the annotated bibliography

What is the role of an annotated bibliography in a literature review?

• To provide a summary of each source

• To conduct primary research

• To synthesize multiple sources on the same topic

• To create a table or matrix

What should students avoid when conducting a literature review?

• Using Boolean operators

• Asking the librarian for help

• Typing the research question directly into the library database

• Identifying major topics or subtopics

What is the primary purpose of an annotated bibliography in research?

• To provide a brief summary and evaluation of each source

• To create a list of random sources

• To conduct secondary research

• To create a table of contents

What is a common mistake students make when searching for sources in the library database?

• Using too many Boolean operators

• Asking the librarian for help

• Typing the research question directly into the search bar

• Using irrelevant keywords