Literature Search and Review SHS

What is a literature review?

• A summary of books and articles you have read for fun

• An overview of existing research on a topic to understand what is already known

• A report on the latest movie releases

• A list of your favorite books

What is the purpose of searching for literature before starting a research project?

• To find new recipes

• To see what others have already discovered and identify gaps or new questions

• To get ideas for your next vacation

• To create a list of your favorite hobbies

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A news article summarizing a scientific study

• A scientific study reporting original experimental results

• A review of multiple books on a topic

• A textbook explaining historical events

Which of the following is a characteristic of a secondary source?

• A firsthand account of an event

• A summary or analysis of primary sources

• A collection of original research data

• A direct observation of a phenomenon

How can you check if a source is good?

• Look at how colorful it is

• Check who wrote it and when it was written

• See how many ads are on it

• Count the pictures in it

What is important when making a research question?

• Making sure it can be answered with a “yes” or “no”

• Making sure it is about your favorite TV show

• Making sure it is the same as your friend’s question

• Making sure it is interesting and you can find the answer feasibly

What’s a good way to take notes during literature research?

• Summarizing important points and noting where they came from

• Forgetting about the source’s details

• Copying long sentences exactly

• Writing down only the title of the source

What is a research gap?

• A part of a book that is missing

• An area where more information is needed because it hasn’t been studied yet

• A place where your favorite scientist lives

• A messy part of your school

What is a disagreement research gap?

• A gap where different studies have different results about the same topic

• A gap where research methods are unclear

• A gap where no research has been done

• A gap where everyone agrees

What is a classical research gap?

• A gap where a topic hasn’t been studied at all

• A gap where old methods have been used

• A gap where research results are not clear

• A gap where two topics could be joined