Question 1

While reading articles published in refereed journals about her research topic,Georgia repeatedly comes across references to a series of studies by one particular researcher.She's unable to find those references in the collections of her university library.Her best plan of action would be to:
A)Summarize the research,noting the references were "cited by" the articles she did read.
B)Include the references in her reference list but not cite them in the text.
C)put in a request through the library loan program.
D)Search the Internet for copies that may have been posted.

Accepted Answer

The best plan of action for Georgia is to put in a request through the library loan program. This program allows users to access materials from other libraries if they are not available in their own. By doing this, Georgia can obtain the references she needs and consult them for her research. Summarizing the research based on the "cited by" references or searching the internet for copies may not provide reliable or complete information. Including the references in her reference list without citing them in the text would not be appropriate as it could be seen as misleading. Therefore, option C is the best choice for Georgia.

Question 2

Typically,the literature review should:
A)include few or no works more than five years old to avoid having the work become prematurely obsolete.
B)be limited to work coming out of the very best labs and universities in the country.
C)give a broad overview of the area,without getting bogged down in the details of particular studies or theoretical perspectives.
D)emphasize how the studies being reviewed are related to the research problem under consideration.

Accepted Answer

The literature review should emphasize how the studies being reviewed are related to the research problem under consideration. This helps the reader understand the context of the research. Choices A and B are not necessarily true as older works can still be relevant and good research can come from a variety of institutions. Choice C may be too broad and not provide enough detail for readers to understand the specific research problem.

Question 3

A cooperative agreement between libraries to exchange resources known as ________ allows you to access books or journal articles that may not be available at your academic institution.
A)interlibrary loan
B)Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
C)book sharing
D)search engines

Accepted Answer

Interlibrary loan is a cooperative agreement between libraries to exchange resources, which allows users to access books or journal articles that may not be available at their academic institution. Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is a unique code assigned to digital documents and search engines are online tools used to search for information, while book sharing refers to a different kind of sharing between individuals, not libraries.

Question 4

Jane wants to search for information about the variety of attention disorders that are seen in childhood.Which of the following sets of keywords would best get Jane started on an effective and efficient search?
A)"attention disorders"
B)"ADHD," "ADD," and "children"
C)"disorders" and "children"
D)"attention disorders" and "children"

Accepted Answer

Choice D includes specific keywords related to the topic of interest, including "attention disorders" and "children." This combination of terms is likely to generate relevant results related to childhood attention disorders. Choice A is too broad and may result in a vast array of results that are not directly relevant to childhood attention disorders. Choice B focuses heavily on specific disorders and may not include other relevant disorders. Choice C is too broad and may result in irrelevant information that is not specific to attention disorders in childhood.

Question 5

While reading and taking notes on research in her area of interest,Dana wrote down quotations from each article,along with the page numbers.As she begins to synthesize the information and write her literature review,her best strategy is to:
A)include the quotations and their sources to ensure she's correctly representing the previous findings.
B)paraphrase the quotations to demonstrate she understands the content.If it's paraphrased,she does not need citations.
C)use key quotations,with full references,and then explain what they mean in the context of her research.
D)summarize the main points in her own words and include the relevant citations to the original work.

Accepted Answer

The best strategy is to summarize the main points in her own words and include the relevant citations to the original work. This not only demonstrates her understanding of the content but also avoids potential issues with plagiarism or misrepresentation of the previous findings. Additionally, it allows her to synthesize the information and present it in a cohesive and organized manner.

Question 6

Describe three benefits of conducting a thorough review of existing literature before writing a research proposal.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Shar has read only about 20 refereed articles that relate to her primary research topic,but she's finding that they tend to focus on the same basic patterns and arguments.Her best plan of action at this point is to:
A)stop reading; it's time to bring the literature review to a close.
B)reconsider her search terms and look more broadly for additional research articles.
C)search for non-refereed articles that may contain useful information.
D)email the authors of the articles she's found and ask for additional sources.

Accepted Answer

Shar should reconsider her search terms and look more broadly for additional research articles. This will allow her to expand her knowledge on the topic and potentially find new or alternative perspectives that she may not have considered before. Only looking at a limited number of articles can lead to a narrow understanding of the topic, so seeking out additional sources is crucial for comprehensive research.

Question 8

Whenever you find a potentially useful source of information,you should record enough information to ensure that:
A)you can track it down later and future readers of your research can find it for themselves.
B)you do not plagiarize.
C)the cited author feels properly acknowledged.
D)you can have the librarian help you do a proper literature review.

Accepted Answer

It is important to record enough information to be able to find the source again later and to allow future readers of your research to also locate the source. This helps with maintaining academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism. Proper citation also gives credit to the original author. While librarians can assist with literature reviews, this is not the primary reason for recording information about a source.

Question 9

A well-structured literature review:
A)contains highly detailed descriptions of each work chosen for inclusion in the review.
B)begins with those studies most closely related to the research problem,then opens up to a broader perspective.
C)begins with broad/general information,then narrows the focus to those studies most closely related to the research problem.
D)contains general summaries of each work chosen for inclusion in the review.

Accepted Answer

A well-structured literature review typically starts with broad or general information to provide context and background, then narrows down the focus to studies and works that are most closely related to the specific research problem being addressed. This approach helps to establish the relevance and significance of the research within the broader field.

Question 10

A well-written literature review:
A)avoids evaluation or critique of the literature reviewed,so as not to bias the opinion of the reader.
B)emphasizes critique and synthesis of the work of others that is related to your own research problem.
C)avoids summarizing the work of others so that details of the original work are not lost in the reviewing process.
D)emphasizes detailed reporting of each piece of research included in the literature review.

Accepted Answer

A well-written literature review should emphasize critique and synthesis of the work of others that is related to your own research problem. This means that the literature review should not just summarize the work of others, but should also analyze and evaluate it in the context of your own research topic. Additionally, a literature review should not avoid critique or evaluation, as this can help the reader understand the strengths and weaknesses of the existing literature on the topic.

Question 11

The best advice for knowing when you have collected enough sources for your literature review is to:
A)Look for repetitive patterns in the materials you are finding and reading.
B)Search until you have exhausted your own institution's direct resources.
C)Search until you have obtained at least 10 sources.
D)Look for at least one source that supports each of your hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

Looking for repetitive patterns in the materials you are finding and reading is the best advice for knowing when you have collected enough sources for your literature review. This signifies that you have reached a point of saturation or when there is a redundancy of information. It indicates that you have thoroughly researched and gained a comprehensive understanding of the topic, and further sources may not add much value to your study.

Question 12

Kirby is conducting a literature review in preparation for his study of "expectations regarding the sharing of financial and practical responsibilities among married and cohabiting couples in which both partners are between the ages of 20 and 29." Conducting a keyword search on "couples" and "responsibility," Kirby has generated a lengthy list of research articles.He decides to shorten the list of potential articles by eliminating all articles that were not published in prestigious research journals.He will include all the remaining articles in his literature review.What is your opinion of Kirby's approach to selecting articles for the literature review? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kirby is conducting a literature review in...

Question 13

The primary purpose for completing a thorough literature review as part of a research study is to:
A)become an expert in your area of interest.
B)provide evidence that your hypothesis is correct.
C)help you interpret your own findings.
D)point you toward the proper method to use.

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of completing a thorough literature review is to become an expert in your area of interest. This allows you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the research that has been conducted in the past, and to identify any gaps or areas for further exploration in your own research. A literature review can also help you to develop your research questions or hypotheses, but its primary purpose is to inform your own research rather than to provide evidence for your hypotheses or to point you towards a specific research method. Finally, a literature review can help you to interpret your own findings by providing context and comparison with past research.

Question 14

As a rule of thumb,it is generally a good idea to track down references that are cited by ________ other researchers.
A)one or more
B)two or more
C)three or more
D)five or more

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The act of presenting another person's work as being one's own or insufficiently acknowledging and identifying the sources from which one has drawn while writing is known as ________.
A)plagiarism
B)referencing
C)citing
D)sourcing

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as one's own without proper citation or referencing. Option B, C, and D are related to citing and referencing sources and are not the correct answer.

Question 16

Direct quotations from other people's writing should ________.
A)never be used in your literature review
B)frequently be used in your literature review
C)minimally used in your literature review
D)comprise the majority of your literature review

Accepted Answer

Direct quotations should be used minimally in a literature review. Instead, paraphrasing and summarizing the information is preferred, as it allows the writer to demonstrate their own understanding of the literature and integrate the information into their own argument. Direct quotations can still be used when the wording is particularly significant or unique, but should be used sparingly.

Question 17

Many online documents posted since the year 2000 have a unique,permanent number that enables others to find a document again even if its location on the Internet has changed.This number is known as a ________.
A)library call number
B)Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
C)key word
D)Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

Accepted Answer

The unique, permanent number that enables others to find a document again even if its location on the Internet has changed is known as a Digital Object Identifier (DOI). A library call number is specific to a physical location in a library, a keyword is a term used to search for information, and a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the web address of a resource on the internet. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 18

The review of the literature can be curtailed when:
A)you are no longer encountering new ideas or information.
B)all of the work done by top researchers in the area has been reviewed.
C)all published work related to a topic has been reviewed.
D)two to four weeks have been devoted to the search.

Accepted Answer

The review of the literature should continue until no new ideas or information are encountered, regardless of the amount of time or number of sources reviewed. It is important to ensure a thorough and comprehensive review of the literature.

Question 19

The best way to organize a review of the literature is:
A)Chronologically,with the earliest research first.
B)Chronologically,with the most recent research first.
C)Thematically,with an emphasis on how the literature relates to your question.
D)Critically,identifying flaws in previous studies that make your question relevant.

Accepted Answer

Thematic organization, with a focus on how the literature relates to your question, is the most effective way to structure a literature review. This allows for a clear and logical flow of ideas and demonstrates how the literature supports your research question. It also helps to identify gaps or inconsistencies in the literature that your study aims to address.

Quiz 3: Review of the Related Literature

While reading articles published in refereed journals about her research topic,Georgia repeatedly comes across references to a series of studies by one particular researcher.She's unable to find those references in the collections of her university library.Her best plan of action would be to:

Typically,the literature review should:

A cooperative agreement between libraries to exchange resources known as ________ allows you to access books or journal articles that may not be available at your academic institution.

Jane wants to search for information about the variety of attention disorders that are seen in childhood.Which of the following sets of keywords would best get Jane started on an effective and efficient search?

While reading and taking notes on research in her area of interest,Dana wrote down quotations from each article,along with the page numbers.As she begins to synthesize the information and write her literature review,her best strategy is to:

Describe three benefits of conducting a thorough review of existing literature before writing a research proposal.

Shar has read only about 20 refereed articles that relate to her primary research topic,but she's finding that they tend to focus on the same basic patterns and arguments.Her best plan of action at this point is to:

Whenever you find a potentially useful source of information,you should record enough information to ensure that:

A well-structured literature review:

A well-written literature review:

The best advice for knowing when you have collected enough sources for your literature review is to:

The primary purpose for completing a thorough literature review as part of a research study is to:

As a rule of thumb,it is generally a good idea to track down references that are cited by ________ other researchers.

The act of presenting another person's work as being one's own or insufficiently acknowledging and identifying the sources from which one has drawn while writing is known as ________.

Direct quotations from other people's writing should ________.

Many online documents posted since the year 2000 have a unique,permanent number that enables others to find a document again even if its location on the Internet has changed.This number is known as a ________.

The review of the literature can be curtailed when:

The best way to organize a review of the literature is: