Organizing Paragraphs in a Literature Review

What is the primary purpose of organizing paragraphs in a literature review?

• To make the writing look more professional

• To ensure the paper flows smoothly and is easy to understand

• To avoid plagiarism

• To impress the reader

Which of the following is a common organizational strategy for literature reviews?

• Chronological order

• Thematic order

• Methodological

• All of the above

When using chronological order, paragraphs are organized based on:

• The author's last name

• The date the sources were published

• The main argument of each source

• The relevance of each source to the research question

Thematic order organizes paragraphs based on:

• The author's last name

• The date the sources were published

• The main argument of each source

• The relevance of each source to the research question

Methodological order organizes paragraphs based on:

• the methods of the researcher/writer

• The author's last name

• The date the sources were published

• The main argument of each source

Transition words and phrases are important for:

• Making the writing more interesting

• Connecting ideas between paragraphs

• Avoiding plagiarism

• Impressing the reader

Which of the following is an example of a transition word?

• However

• The

• And

• Of

When organizing paragraphs, it is important to:

• Use as many transition words as possible

• Avoid repeating the same ideas

• Use only one organizational strategy

• Make sure each paragraph is at least five sentences long

A good paragraph in a literature review should:

• Be as long as possible

• Introduce a new idea or topic

• Summarize the entire literature review

• Repeat information from previous paragraphs

The conclusion of a literature review should:

• Introduce new information

• Summarize the main points of the review

• Provide a personal opinion

• Repeat the introduction