Literature Review Quiz

What is the main purpose of a literature review?

• To summarize historical background information

• To analyze and evaluate existing research in light of a specific research problem

• To create a bibliography of relevant sources

• To propose a new research question

What are the two main types of literature reviews?

• Narrative and argumentative reviews

• Descriptive and analytical reviews

• Traditional and systematic reviews

• Quantitative and qualitative reviews

What is the primary aim of a systematic literature review?

• To summarize research findings randomly

• To focus on peer-reviewed academic articles in a clear and repeatable manner

• To evaluate only recent studies

• To write a descriptive summary of a topic

Which of the following is NOT a step in the literature review process?

• Establishing the topic, scope, and aim

• Randomly collecting data without evaluation

• Summarizing and organizing the literature into themes

• Writing the literature review in a clear and structured way

What are the 5 C’s of a literature review?

• Cite, Compare, Contrast, Critique, Connect

• Cite, Categorize, Calculate, Create, Correct

• Collect, Compile, Compare, Critique, Clarify

What is the key difference between descriptive and analytical writing in a literature review?

• Descriptive writing lists facts; analytical writing evaluates and organizes evidence

• Analytical writing lists facts; descriptive writing evaluates evidence

• Descriptive writing critiques methods; analytical writing summarizes methods

• There is no difference between the two

Why is it important to identify gaps in the literature?

• To avoid repeating previous research

• To highlight areas for further study and refine your research questions

• To create a comprehensive bibliography

• To evaluate historical significance

What does being 'critical' mean in the context of a literature review?

• Highlighting only the weaknesses of existing research

• Judging the credibility of sources and evaluating evidence

• Summarizing research without analysis

• Ignoring contradictions in the literature

What is the recommended approach to finding relevant literature?

• Focus only on one specific source

• Use both wide-ranging (trawling) and targeted (fishing) searches

Which of the following is the best way to ensure your research is comprehensive?

• Use only online sources

• Use a variety of sources, including books, articles, and websites

• Copy the references from one journal article

• Select only sources published in the last year