Literature Review Quiz

What is the importance of a literature review?

• To summarize the current state of knowledge in a field

• To criticize other researchers' work

• To promote personal opinions

• To ignore existing research

What are the sources of a literature review?

• Newspapers and Magazines

• Websites and Blogs

• Books and Journal articles

• Podcasts and Videos

What is a characteristic of good writing in a literature review?

• Confusing

• Irrelevant

• Biased

• Objective

What is a primary source of a literature review?

• Books

• Websites

• Social media posts

• Podcasts

What is a secondary source of a literature review?

• Fiction books

• Review of individual article

• Travel guides

• Cooking recipes

What is a characteristic of poor writing in a literature review?

• Does not clearly relate the findings of the literature review to the researcher's own study

• Provides a detailed analysis of the literature

• Critically evaluates the research findings

• Presents original research

What does a literature review aim to improve?

• Physical health

• Personal beliefs

• An academic body of knowledge

• Social media presence

What should a literature review be in terms of writing?

• Comprehensive

• Incomplete

• Biased

• Unrelated

What is the purpose of a literature review?

• Avoid research altogether

• Promote personal opinions

• Create confusion

• Clarify the research topic

What is a characteristic of good writing in a literature review?

• Unstructured

• Vague

• Confusing

• Clearly written