WorksheetsLiterature Search and Review SHS
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is a literature review?
A summary of books and articles you have read for fun
An overview of existing research on a topic to understand what is already known
A report on the latest movie releases
A list of your favorite books
What is the purpose of searching for literature before starting a research project?
To find new recipes
To see what others have already discovered and identify gaps or new questions
To get ideas for your next vacation
To create a list of your favorite hobbies
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
A news article summarizing a scientific study
A scientific study reporting original experimental results
A review of multiple books on a topic
A textbook explaining historical events
Which of the following is a characteristic of a secondary source?
A firsthand account of an event
A summary or analysis of primary sources
A collection of original research data
A direct observation of a phenomenon
How can you check if a source is good?
Look at how colorful it is
Check who wrote it and when it was written
See how many ads are on it
Count the pictures in it
What is important when making a research question?
Making sure it can be answered with a “yes” or “no”
Making sure it is about your favorite TV show
Making sure it is the same as your friend’s question
Making sure it is interesting and you can find the answer feasibly
What’s a good way to take notes during literature research?
Summarizing important points and noting where they came from
Forgetting about the source’s details
Copying long sentences exactly
Writing down only the title of the source
What is a research gap?
A part of a book that is missing
An area where more information is needed because it hasn’t been studied yet
A place where your favorite scientist lives
A messy part of your school
What is a disagreement research gap?
A gap where different studies have different results about the same topic
A gap where research methods are unclear
A gap where no research has been done
A gap where everyone agrees
What is a classical research gap?
A gap where a topic hasn’t been studied at all
A gap where old methods have been used
A gap where research results are not clear
A gap where two topics could be joined
What type of research gap is solved by studying a topic in different places or situations?
Classical research gap
Contextual research gap
Disagreement research gap
Methodological research gap
Why is it important to identify a research gap?
To ensure your research is unique and contributes to the field
To copy existing studies
To avoid any form of research
To make your research longer
What is a key benefit of conducting a literature review?
It allows for personal opinions to dominate the findings
It helps to identify trends and gaps in existing research
It focuses solely on recent publications
It eliminates the need for any citations
What is the role of citations in research?
To give credit to original authors and support your arguments
To make your paper look longer
To confuse the reader
To provide entertainment
