Literature Review

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

• To collect survey data

• To identify the research gap and justify the study

• To describe the methodology in detail

• To write a conclusion

Which of the following should NOT be included in Chapter 2?

• Theoretical framework

• Relevant past studies

• Research findings of your study

• Identification of research gaps

A well-structured literature review should:

• Randomly list all articles read

• Describe one study per paragraph only

• Only include local literature

• Group similar studies and compare them

Which of the following is a good indicator of a research gap?

• Limited studies in a specific context or population

• Many studies using the same method

• Clear, consistent findings

• Studies with high sample sizes

What is the most suitable sequence for structuring Chapter 2?

• Introduction – Data Analysis – Summary

• Summary – Methodology – Introduction

• Introduction – Themes/Concepts – Theoretical Framework – Gap – Summary

• Conclusion – Research Design – Findings

What does 'synthesizing literature' mean?

• Listing articles in alphabetical order

• Connecting and comparing studies to build arguments

• Copying text from journal articles

• Writing personal opinions about articles

Which sentence best shows a research gap?

• "This study was conducted in Malaysia."

• "Many scholars have addressed this issue."

• "Few studies have focused on this topic in rural settings."

• "The sample size was large."

Theoretical framework in Chapter 2 is used to:

• Provide a lens to guide your study

• Present your research findings

• Explain the data collection tool

• Review statistical software

Which of the following is a common literature review writing technique?

• Plagiarizing content from articles

• Using direct quotes only

• Summarizing without reference

• Paraphrasing and citing correctly

The final part of Chapter 2 should typically include:

• A literature summary and identification of research gaps

• Research design and instruments

• Budget proposal

• Ethical approval forms