Literature Review Quiz

What is the role of a literature review in research?

• To entertain readers

• To summarize and evaluate existing research

• To create new data

• To ignore previous studies

What is a 'literature review' a part of?

• A larger type of text

• A single article

• A brief summary

• A standalone document

Which type of text is a 'critique' considered to be?

• Complete type of text

• Incomplete type of text

• Brief type of text

• Summary type of text

What does a literature review often aim to identify?

• Areas that need further exploration

• New scientific laws

• Historical events

• Personal opinions

What is the main goal of combining ideas in synthesis?

• To create new ideas based on analysis

• To repeat existing ideas

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid analysis

What should synthesis writing include besides multiple sources?

• Only direct quotes

• Your own ideas and voice

• A list of unrelated facts

• A single perspective

What ongoing debate is mentioned in the passage regarding facial recognition technology?

• Its environmental impact.

• Its legality and ethical implications.

• Its technological advancements.

• Its market value.

What is a common challenge faced when conducting a literature review?

• Creating new scientific laws

• Ignoring all previous studies

• Identifying gaps in existing research

• Finding enough irrelevant sources

What is the primary purpose of a critique in academic writing?

• To provide a comprehensive summary

• To offer a detailed analysis and evaluation

• To present new research findings

• To entertain the reader

What is essential for effective synthesis writing?

• Excluding your own ideas

• Focusing solely on personal opinions

• Incorporating multiple perspectives

• Using only one source