Literature Review Quiz

What is a literature review?

• A summary of different books

• A synthesis of existing research topic

• A list of references for a research paper

• A personal opinion about a research topic

Which choices below BEST describes a literature review?

• Based on personal opinions

• A fictional account of an issue

• An analysis and summary of an existing research

• Another and separate presentation of new research findings

Which section of a research paper includes the literature review?

• Background

• Conclusion

• Methods

• Recommendation

What is NOT a characteristic of a literature review?

• Summarizing past studies

• Providing new experimental data

• Organizing information thematically

• Identifying gaps in existing research

Why is it important to conduct a literature review before starting research?

• To prove that past research is incorrect

• To avoid repeating past studies

• To copy and paste information from past research

• To ignore previous findings and focus only on new ideas

How does a literature review contribute to academic research?

• By listing books and articles without analysis

• By presenting research results without context

• By adding new interpretations to existing knowledge

• By ignoring past research and focusing only on new data

What is the main issue if a literature review lacks proper citations?

• It is too detailed.

• It does not summarize studies.

• It contains too many arguments.

• It may be considered plagiarism.

What should be prioritized when organizing a literature review?

• A logical thematic structure

• The most recent studies only

• A single author's perspective

• Chronological order of sources

Why is it important to evaluate sources in a literature review?

• To remove all conflicting viewpoints

• To summarize research without analyzing it

• To ensure the research builds on credible and reliable studies

• To include as many sources as possible, regardless of quality and accuracy

How should a student handle conflicting studies in a literature review?

• Only use the most recent study

• Avoid including them in the review

• Compare and contrast them critically

• Ignore them and focus on one viewpoint