Quiz on Related Literature

Which of the following best describes a review in research?

• A summary of a single source only

• An overview summarizing major parts

• A list of all books and journals used

• An explanation of the researcher’s findings

What does literature in research primarily refer to?

• Fictional works used in analysis

• Major writings, especially scholarly works

• Only government records

• Unpublished student manuscripts

Which is the BEST description of a literature review?

• A summary of one author’s work or article

• A simple listing of related articles found on google scholar

• A systematic and comprehensive analysis of scholarly works and sources

• A collection of personal opinions and experiences

Related Studies in research are:

• Fictional accounts of research topics

• Investigations or inquiries already conducted and similar to the present study

• Government laws and reports

• Statistical handbooks with little or no connection to the topic

Related Literature includes:

• Unverified data from social media or the internet

• Discussions of facts and principles connected to the present study

• Historical novels related to the topic to be evaluated

• Researcher’s personal opinion

A citation in research is used to:

• Add more words to a study by paraphrasing

• Give credit to the author of a source

• Hide the original writer’s name

• Summarize and make a synthesis to the entire study

Which of the following is a primary source?

• A journal article analyzing past research

• A published essay reviewing books and articles

• Original materials such as raw data, reports, or first-hand accounts

• A statistical handbook summarizing surveys

Which is an example of a secondary source?

• An autobiography

• A research article analyzing someone else’s work

• A diary written during wartime

• A transcript of an interview

Which type of source is mainly used to locate other sources?

• Primary sources

• Secondary sources

• Tertiary sources

• Personal blogs

Which statement BEST defines plagiarism?

• Correctly citing a source

• Using someone else’s words or ideas without proper credit

• Summarizing, paraphrasing and citing correctly

• Organizing references alphabetically