T OR F questions

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What is the purpose of a literature review in a proposal report?

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To make a technical argument about the best way to solve a problem or exploit an opportunity.

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Do readers often ignore the literature review in a proposal report?

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False, readers do not ignore it as it provides important context and background.

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What does a literature review demonstrate in a proposal report?

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It shows that the author has critically considered different possible methods, technologies, or research studies.

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Why is a literature review included in a proposal report?

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It is included to provide evidence and support for the technical argument, not just because engineers like reading about other technologies.

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What does a literature review do with information from multiple sources?

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It synthesizes information to support a technical argument.

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True or False: A literature review is only a summary of existing research.

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False, it also analyzes and synthesizes information to support arguments.

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What is a key component of a literature review?

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Critical analysis of existing research and methodologies.

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True or False: A literature review can help identify gaps in existing research.

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True, it highlights areas that require further investigation.

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What is the relationship between a literature review and the proposal's innovation?

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The literature review provides context and justification for the proposed innovation.

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True or False: A literature review is not necessary if the proposal is innovative.

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False, a literature review is essential to ground the innovation in existing knowledge.