Understanding Literature Review Basics

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

• To collect data from experiments

• To summarise and evaluate existing knowledge on a topic

• To write a story about the research topic

• To conduct interviews with experts

Which of the following best describes 'methodology' in research?

• The list of books you have read

• The way you collect and analyse data

• The results of your experiment

• The conclusion of your research

Which of the following is NOT a common source for a literature review?

• Academic journals

• Textbooks

• Social media posts

• Conference papers

What is a 'primary source' in research?

• A summary of other people's work

• Original material or evidence directly related to the topic

• A review article

• A newspaper article about the research

Which of the following is a qualitative research method?

• Survey with multiple choice questions

• Interview with open-ended questions

• Measuring temperature in Celsius

• Counting the number of books in a library

What does 'plagiarism' mean in academic writing?

• Giving credit to the original author

• Copying someone else's work without proper acknowledgement

• Writing in your own words

• Using references

Which of the following is an example of a research question?

• The sky is blue.

• How does temperature affect plant growth?

• Plants need water.

What is the first step in the research process?

• Collecting data

• Defining the research problem or question

• Writing the conclusion

• Analysing results

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good research question?

• It is very broad and vague

• It is specific and clear

• It has no answer

• It is based on personal opinion

What is a hypothesis?

• A proven fact

• An educated guess or prediction that can be tested

• A list of references

• A summary of results