Quiz 1

The writer’s reason (point of view) for reviewing the literature.

Summarization of major contributions of significant studies and articles to the body of knowledge under review.

Definition of the general topic, issue, or area of concern with appropriate context for reviewing the literature.

Group of research studies and other types of literature (reviews, theoretical articles, case studies, etc.) according to common denominators.

Indication of major methodological flaws or gaps in research, inconsistencies in theory and findings, and areas or issues pertinent to future study.

A brief “so what” summary sentences at intermediate points in the review as an aid in understanding comparisons and analyses. (

Summarization of individual studies or articles with as much or as little detail as each merits according to its comparative importance in the literature

Explanation of the criteria to be used in analyzing and comparing literature and the organization of the review (sequence)

A statement why certain literature is or is not included (scope)

Contribution of some insight into the relationship between the central topic of the literature review and a larger area of study.