LITERATURE REVIEW LASSAAD ENETCOM

What is the primary purpose of a literature review in research?

• summarize the research findings

• evaluate the quality of existing research

• present the researcher's opinions

• D) To promote new research ideas

Which of the following is NOT a typical step in conducting a literature review?

• Data collection

• Analyzing the findings

• Synthesizing information

• Conducting primary research

Which of the following is an essential aspect of a well-written literature review?

• A) Including only recent publications

• B) Focusing solely on the researcher's perspective

• C) Organizing sources by publication date

• D) Providing a critical analysis of the literature

What is the significance of citing sources in a literature review?

• A) It makes the review longer

• B) It shows the researcher's wide reading

• C) It helps avoid plagiarism and acknowledges sources

• D) It's not necessary in a literature review

Which of the following is an appropriate strategy for organizing a literature review?

• A) Randomly listing all sources

• B) Grouping sources by author's last name

• C) Sorting sources by the size of the publication

• D) Thematically categorizing the sources

What is the purpose of synthesizing information in a literature review?

• A) To showcase the researcher's writing skills

• To analyze and combine information from various sources

• B) To create a summary of the sources

• CRITICISE AUTHORS HARSHLY

Which of the following is an example of a credible source for a literature review?

• A) Personal blogs

• B) Peer-reviewed journal articles

• C) Wikipedia articles

• D) Social media posts

What is the role of a literature review in the research process?

• A) To prove the researcher's ideas are original

• B) To establish the background and context for the research

• C) To find data for the research methodology

• D) To replace the need for primary research

Why is it important to update a literature review before finalizing research?

• A) To increase the word count of the research paper

• B) To avoid outdated or irrelevant information

• C) To demonstrate the researcher's procrastination

• D) To highlight the researcher's familiarity with old studies

What does "gap analysis" refer to in a literature review?

• A) Identifying areas where the research is weak or lacking

• B) Analyzing only the most recent publications

• C) Filling the review with unnecessary details

• D) Ignoring contradictory studies