Literature Review Concepts and Applications

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at the Review of Related Literature (RRL), explaining its purpose, styles, and importance in research. It covers the traditional and systematic approaches to RRL, detailing the steps involved in systematic reviews. The video also highlights the significance of literature reviews in providing historical context, understanding current debates, and supporting research significance. Finally, it compares traditional and systematic reviews and concludes with a preview of the next topic on citation formats.

What is the primary purpose of conducting a Review of Related Literature (RRL)?

• To create new theories

• To connect research with existing knowledge

• To conduct experiments

• To publish a book

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of RRL?

• To obtain background knowledge

• To introduce new knowledge

• To increase the cost of research

• To make research timely

What is the goal of a traditional review of related literature?

• To follow a strict methodology

• To expand or give a new understanding of existing work

• To create a new research question

• To conduct experiments

Which type of review involves following specific steps similar to the scientific method?

• Conceptual Review

• Critical Review

• Systematic Review

• Traditional Review

What is a key difference between TRL and SRL in terms of scope?

• Both have the same scope

• TRL focuses on experiments, SRL on theories

• TRL is comprehensive, SRL is restricted focus

• TRL is restricted focus, SRL is comprehensive

In a systematic review, what is the nature of study selection?

• Random selection

• No selection criteria

• Purposeful selection by the reviewer

• Prepared standards for study selection

Why is providing a historical background in a literature review critical?

• To avoid writing a conclusion

• To demonstrate understanding of the field

• To confuse the reader

• To increase the length of the paper

What does a literature review help identify in the field of research?

• Gaps in the academic dialogue

• The most popular theory

• The best research paper

• New job opportunities

How does a literature review support a practical problem or issue?

• By ignoring existing research

• By creating new problems

• By summarizing unrelated topics

• By providing supporting evidence

What is a benefit of completing a literature review?

• It eliminates the need for further research

• It guarantees publication

• It provides an expert understanding of the field

• It makes the research process longer