Sources and Resources in Literature

What is the difference between a works cited page and an annotated bibliography?

• A Works Cited page goes at the end of an essay and an annotated bibliography goes at the end of projects

• A Works Cited page simply lists the resources you used, while an annotated bibliography describes  and explains the resources you used. 

• A Works Cited page is more formal than an annotated bibliography

What is a bibliography?

• a list of resources used in a report or project

• a sample of books to read later

• a literature review

• a place to go and check out books

An annotated bibliography will also be useful when

• Analyzing data

• Writing your data commentary

• Writing a literature review

What is the primary focus of the literature review in Chapter 2?

• Presenting research findings

• Discussing future research prospects

• Providing an overview and critical evaluation of relevant sources

• Outlining the drawbacks of the research

The reliable source when referring to literature is ...

• A newspaper

• A proven, trust-worthy source, such as an internet resource from an official organization, a book, or an expert on the subject.

• A friend that gives you the inside scoop

• Wikipedia

Which chapter is designed to provide an overview of sources explored while researching a particular topic?

• Chapter 2: Literature Overview

• Chapter 5: Discussion

• Chapter 6: Conclusion

• Chapter 3: Methodology

What does the literature review chapter primarily do?

• Discusses data analysis

• Surveys scholarly articles and relevant sources

• Presents research findings

• Highlights the significance of analysis

Where can one find information in a research paper about resources such as books, journal articles, government documents, and multimedia sources like films and audio recordings?

• Findings

• Conclusion

• Literature Review

• Reference

Why is it important to identify keywords related to the research topic when reviewing literature?

• To make the review longer and more detailed.

• To ensure that relevant sources are included in the review.

• To waste time and effort in the research process.

• To confuse the readers with irrelevant sources.

What is the primary purpose of a literature review in academic writing?

• To present new research findings

• To provide a summary of the research methodology

• To offer a critical evaluation of existing sources

• To outline the research hypothesis