Literature Review Writing Challenges

The video tutorial guides students through the process of writing a literature review, breaking it down into three main steps: finding and cataloging literature, planning the chapter structure, and writing the review. It emphasizes the importance of a literature review in academic research, provides tips for sourcing and organizing literature, and offers advice on writing critically and correctly referencing sources.

What is one of the most common challenges students face when writing a literature review?

• Writing the introduction

• Understanding the process

• Finding a topic

• Choosing a research method

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

• To critique other studies

• To provide a summary of the study

• To synthesize existing research

• To present new findings

Which tool is described as the 'Google for the academic world'?

• PubMed

• ScienceDirect

• Google Scholar

• JSTOR

Why is cataloging literature important?

• It organizes research findings

• It reduces the number of references

• It simplifies the conclusion

• It helps in writing the introduction

What is a critical step before starting to write the literature review?

• Writing the abstract

• Choosing a title

• Planning the chapter structure

• Conducting experiments

Which of the following is NOT a common structure for literature reviews?

• Thematic

• Alphabetical

• Chronological

• Methodological

What type of writing should be emphasized in a literature review?

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

• Critical writing

• Creative writing

What is the first step in the literature review process?

• Writing the introduction

• Conducting experiments

• Sourcing and cataloging articles

• Planning the conclusion