Literature Review Flashcards

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An academic overview that synthesizes existing knowledge on a topic.

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Literature Review

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Functions of a Literature Review:

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  • Establishes study relevance.
  • Identifies research gaps.
  • Provides crucial information and context.
  • Highlights contradictions in existing literature.
  • Justifies the chosen research methodology.
  • Discusses theoretical and conceptual frameworks.
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The process of Writing a Literature Review is as follows:

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  1. Literature Search
  2. Evaluation and Analysis
  3. Drafting the Review
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Systematic identification and selection of relevant materials.

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Literature Search

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Things to do during Literature Search:

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• Focus on high-quality, reputable sources (e.g., journals, books, online databases).
• Use specific keywords to enhance search efficiency.
• Consider using Boolean search strategies (AND, OR, NOT, quotations).

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Things to do during Evaluation and Analysis:

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• Assess reliability and relevance of selected references.
• Ensure references are recent (preferably within the last five years).
• Group references by categories relevant to your topic.
• Use concept maps to visualize relationships among references.

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Things to do whilst Drafting the Review:

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• Structure the review with a clear introduction and subsections.
• Synthesize findings to highlight research gaps.
• Define key terms, providing both operational and conceptual definitions.
• Ensure cohesion and clarity by using transitions and headings.
• Limit direct quotations; instead, paraphrase and cite appropriately.

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A subsection in Literature Review wherein you explain the relevant concepts of your paper.

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Conceptual Literature

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A subsection in Literature Review wherein you present studies similar to your research, organized thematically, chronologically, or typologically.

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Related Studies

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The two (2) Kinds of Synthesis in Literature Review are:

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  • Microlevel Synthesis
  • Macrolevel Synthesis
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Consolidating ideas from multiple sources to explain a concept. Cluster related ideas, distinguish unique points, and arrange logically. Use multiple citations where applicable.

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Microlevel Synthesis

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Establishing a research gap by comparing studies. Focus on methods and conclusions across sources to draw insights.

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Macrolevel Synthesis

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Importance of Citing Sources:

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  • Credibility and Intellectual Honesty
  • Avoiding Plagiarism
  • Providing Evidence to Claims
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Two (2) Forms of Citation:

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  • In-text
  • Reference
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Indicates the source within the text, typically including the author’s last name and the publication year.

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In-text Citation

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Complete bibliographic information listed at the end of the paper.

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Reference Citation

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Relationship Between In-text and Reference Citations:

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Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference citation

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There are [] Levels of Plagiarism (IEEE)

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Which Level of Plagiarism: Full paper copied without acknowledgment?

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Which Level of Plagiarism: Large portions copied without citation.

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Which Level of Plagiarism: Specific sections copied without credit.

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Which Level of Plagiarism: Improper paraphrasing or incomplete citation.

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Which Level of Plagiarism: Incorrect citations.

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Penalties can range from warnings to expulsion from academic institutions.

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Consequences of Plagiarism

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Strategies to Avoid Plagiarism:
- Track all sources meticulously. - Understand context for accurate paraphrasing. - Take original notes on source material. - Avoid the copy-paste method. - Cite field-specific knowledge accurately.
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Involves examining past literature to connect your research with existing knowledge, understand theories, discover relationships, and refine research questions.
Review of Related Literature (RRL)
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Methods of RRL:
- Traditional Review - Systematic Review
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Method of RRL common in qualitative research.
Traditional Review
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Method of RRL used in quantitative research, involving clear research questions and structured methodology.
Systematic Review
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Steps in Conducting a Systematic Review:
- Clarifying research questions. - Planning the research. - Searching for literature. - Evaluating the quality of studies. - Summarizing findings objectively.
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Combines results from multiple studies to provide a more robust understanding of research outcomes, commonly used in medical research.
Meta-analysis (in Quantitative Research)