Grade12_Research2_Q4_Pre-Test

What is the main purpose of a literature review in research?

• To summarize random articles.

• To identify gaps in research and build a foundation for the study.

• To copy information from existing sources.

• To create a list of books on a topic.

Which of the following is considered a credible source for research?

• A blog post from 2010

• A Wikipedia article

• A peer-reviewed journal article from 2022

• A personal opinion post on social media

What does synthesizing information in a literature review involve?

• Copying key points from sources without change.

• Combining findings from multiple sources into a cohesive discussion.

• Listing all sources without analyzing them.

• Using only one source for reference.

Which of the following is NOT a proper citation style?

• APA

• MLA

• CMOS

• URL

In APA citation style, which of the following is the correct in-text citation format?

• (Smith, 2020)

• [Smith 2020]

• {Smith, 2020}

• Smith 2020

Which of the following should be avoided when selecting sources for a literature review?

• Government and institutional reports

• Outdated research unless historically significant

• Peer-reviewed journal articles

• Academic books published by reputable publishers

What is the best way to avoid plagiarism when writing a literature review?

• Copying and pasting from multiple sources

• Paraphrasing properly and citing sources

• Using direct quotes for every sentence

• Avoiding citations entirely

Which of these is NOT a step in writing a structured literature review?

• Gathering sources

• Summarizing key findings

• Listing sources without analyzing them

• Organizing by theme

What is the red flag when identifying a reliable sources?

• An article published in a well-known academic journal

• A website ending in .edu

• A journal that accepts articles without peer review in exchange for fees

• A government research report

What is an important characteristic of a well-structured literature review?

• It is only a list of sources

• It critically analyzes and organizes research findings

• It contains no citations

• It presents personal opinions without evidence