Literature Review and Theoretical Framework Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a Literature Review (LR)?

• To summarize existing studies

• To identify missing parts from previous researchs

• To present new research findings

• To propose new research questions

Which of the following is NOT a key purpose of a Literature Review?

• Contextualizing the research within the broader field

• Identifying gaps, limitations, and contradictions in previous research

• Avoiding plagiarism and crediting previous researchers

• Conducting original experiments to support your hypothesis

How should studies be grouped in a thematic literature review?

• Based on the order of publication

• Based on the authors of the studies

• Based on themes or topics relevant to the research question

• Based on the funding sources of the studies

In a chronological literature review, what should the researcher analyze?

• The relationship between theories in the field

• The evolution of the topic over time, including debates and turning points

• The methodological approach of each study

• The theoretical framework used in each study

Which approach in a literature review organizes studies by how the research was conducted?

• Chronological

• Thematic

• Methodological

• Theoretical

What is one of the first steps in writing a Literature Review?

• Write your conclusion

• Select studies that directly support your research hypothesis

• Choose a topic to focus on and begin exploring it

• Conduct new experiments to support your topic

Which of the following databases can be used to collect academic sources for a Literature Review?

• Google Search

• Google Scholar

• Social media websites

• News websites

What tool can help you organize references in APA style for your Literature Review?

• Excel

• Zotero

• Word

• PowerPoint

When analyzing and synthesizing literature, what should you identify about each study?

• The historical background of the study

• The relationship between the studies (whether they agree or contradict each other)

• The names of the authors

• The geographical location of each study

In a Literature Review, identifying gaps in previous research helps to:

• Prove that your study is unimportant

• Fill in the missing information and justify your research questions

• Repeat the work of previous studies

• Describe all the theories in the field