Extended Essays 2025 Lecture 4

What is the key difference between a traditional literature review and a systematic literature review?

• A traditional literature review focuses on primary research, while a systematic literature review focuses on secondary research.

• A traditional literature review is conducted by experts in the field, while a systematic literature review can be conducted by anyone.

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  A traditional literature review provides a broad overview of a field, while a systematic literature review uses a more structured and rigorous approach to select and analyze data.

• A traditional literature review is typically shorter than a systematic literature review.

What is the purpose of a coding guide in a systematic literature review?

• To provide a standardized format for writing the review.

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  To help researchers determine which works to include in the review based on specific criteria.

• To identify the authors and dates of publication for each source.

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  To summarize the main findings of each source in a concise way.

 What is the final step in a systematic literature review?

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  Identifying the research question.

• Analyzing the data and extracting key themes.

• Developing a coding guide to categorize the findings.

• Interpreting the findings and connecting them back to the research question.