Research Review

A bibliography or works-cited page is

• Not needed for a research project

• A list of the sources used in research

Which of these is TRUE about a Primary Source in relation to research? (Choose all that apply.)

• First-hand account of an event (person was there)

• Second-hand account of an event (person was not there)

• Best type of source for research when possible

• Avoid this type of source because it is not reliable.

Which of these should be cited? (Check ALL that must be cited.)

• A direct quote

• Common knowledge

• Factual information that you read in a book

• Your opinion

Which of these is TRUE about a secondary source in relation to research?

• First-hand account of an event (written by a person who was at the event)

• Second-hand account of an event (written by someone not present)

• This is the best type of source to use for research.

• None of these are true.

What is a Literature Review?

• A Literature Review is a criticism of a text or piece of literature

• A Literature Review is a list of summaries of the research for your Warrant

• A Literature Review is a list of summaries of the research for your Backing

• A Literature Review shows the academic conversation between multiple texts

It is the systematic process of collecting and analyzing information in order to increase our understanding of the information of the phenomenon which are of concern or interest.

• research

• variables

• theory

• concept

This is a part of research that consists of assumptions, hypotheses, definitions, or synthesis of a set of theories serving as the theoretical backbone of the investigation.

• statement of the problem

• theoretical framework

• scope and limitation of the study

• background of the study

A good research topic is one that is________________.

• general or vague

• easy, uncomplicated

• of interest to the researcher

• all of the above

What is the primary purpose of a research review?

• To summarize the findings of multiple studies

• To present new experimental data

• To critique a single study

• To provide a personal opinion on a topic

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a research review?

• Summary of existing research

• Personal anecdotes

• Analysis of research trends

• Identification of research gaps