Literature Search Quiz

What is the purpose of conducting a literature review?

• To write a novel

• To identify good quality references on a specific topic

• To learn a new language

• To watch a movie

What is the difference between a literature search and a literature review?

• A literature search is the final step of a literature review

• A literature search is seeking out existing literature, while a literature review is the synthesis of information found

• A literature search is only done in libraries, while a literature review is done online

• A literature search is done after a literature review

What is the purpose of conducting a scoping review?

• To find answers to a specific research question

• To write a book

• To present an overview of a potentially large body of literature on a broad topic

• To collect primary data for research

What is the first step in conducting a literature search?

• Identify the database

• Choose the right keywords

• Select relevant articles

• Decide the topic

What are Boolean Commands used for in a literature search?

• To exclude any results containing the term

• To broaden the search results

• To find duplicates

• To narrow down the search results

What is the purpose of using filters in a literature search?

• To find duplicates

• To exclude relevant articles

• To refine the search results without adding keywords

• To add more keywords to the search

What is the purpose of the PRISMA Flow Diagram in a literature search?

• To organize the search results

• To present a systematic review

• To exclude relevant articles

• To include duplicates in the search results

What is the aim of formulating a research question from the identified gap in literature?

• To confuse the readers

• To find the existing literature about the topic of interest

• To exclude relevant articles

• To organize the search results

Why does Zoe use MeSH terms in her literature search?

• To find synonyms for her research question

• To confuse the readers

• To exclude relevant articles

• To refine the search results

What is the purpose of organizing the search results in a literature search?

• To exclude relevant articles

• To find duplicates

• To store them in an organized fashion

• To confuse the readers