WorksheetsLITERATURE REVIEW
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is a systematic method call for identifying, evaluating and synthesising the existing works produced by other researchers?
Report
Research
Review of Related Literature
Reference Materials
The phrase, "What is true yesterday might not be true today, " emphasises what criteria for selecting and citing proper literature?
Appropriateness of the literature
Identifiability of the literature
Reliability of the literature
The recency of the literature
What reminders or criteria should be considered when selecting and citing proper literature when a researcher makes sure that the sites and sources are all recognisable?
Appropriateness of the literature
Reliability of the literature
Identifiability of the literature
The recency of the literature
What do you evaluate as you remember that the information available on the web is often not subjected to rigorous standards and controls?
Author
Purpose
Reliability
Objectivity
As you check if reputable sources back the arguments and assertions in specific information, what do you evaluate?
Author
Purpose
Reliability
Objectivity
Which of the following is NOT a good research reference?
Newspaper clippings
Movie
Books
Journal/Article
The first step in narrowing potential sources is through a
electronic database search and by the use of ___________
Manual searching
encoding
Key-wording
Search engines
Which of the following search engines is BEST used when reviewing related literature?
Bing
Yahoo
Google Scholar
Which of the following sites/search engines is NOT advisable to use when reviewing related literature?
JSTOR
WIKIPEDIA
EBSCOHost
GOOGLE SCHOLAR
By reviewing prior work, you will improve your knowledge and understanding of your topic.
TRUE
FALSE
The RRL (review related Literature) is the point where your research starts and your first opportunity to immerse in your topic.
TRUE
FALSE
Writing the Literature Review requires good organisation skills,
efficient time management, and note-taking skills.
TRUE
FALSE
The review of related literature includes the following type of research sources?
Primary sources
Secondary sources
Online sources
All of the Above
The review of related literature allows us to identify the questions that are still needed to be answered regarding a research topic. Which of the following roles of RRL does this refer to?
The RRL leads to definitions of problems, selection of methods, and interpretation of findings.
The RRL reports the contribution of others to the study.
The RRL states the stand of the researcher on conflicting views relative to the study.
The RRL provides sources of significant problems.
The review of related literature prevents researchers from reiterating the discussions that previous researchers had already made.
The RRL points out authoritative evidence supportive of the study.
The RRL states the stand of the researcher on conflicting views relative to the study.
The RRL leads to definitions of problems, selection of methods, and interpretation of findings.
The RRL helps us conceptualise and justify the research because an extensive review can assure no duplication.
