WorksheetsLiterature Reviewing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the primary purpose of a literature review in research?
To summarise the entire research project
To provide a comprehensive overview of existing research on a topic
To present new experimental data
To critique the methodology of a single study
Which of the following is the first step in the literature review process?
Writing the introduction
Evaluating sources
Identifying a research question or topic
Organising the literature
When evaluating sources critically, which of the following is NOT a key consideration?
The author's credentials
The publication date
The length of the article
The relevance to your research question
What is a common mistake to avoid when writing a literature review?
Including a wide range of sources
Summarising each source without analysis
Organising the review thematically
Critically evaluating the sources
Which of the following is a benefit of organising a literature review thematically?
It allows for a chronological overview of the research
It helps to identify gaps in the literature
It focuses on the most recent studies only
It limits the scope of the review
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
A textbook summarising various studies
A journal article presenting original research
A newspaper article discussing research findings
An encyclopaedia entry
Which of the following is a sign of a high-quality source?
It is frequently cited by other researchers
It is published in a non-peer-reviewed magazine
It is written by an anonymous author
It is very brief and lacks references
What is the importance of using a citation style consistently in a literature review?
It makes the review look longer
It ensures clarity and uniformity in referencing
It allows for the inclusion of more sources
It is not important as long as the sources are listed
Define what a literature review is, and explain the importance within research...
What makes a good literature review?
