Week 2

Question 1

At which point during the research process should the literature review take place?

Answer 1

First, before any other research is done

Question 2

Why is it important to do a literature review?

Answer 2

To know what has already been discovered to motivate new research problems

Question 3

What does an ‘iterative process’ mean in the context of a literature review?

Answer 3

To go back to earlier steps as you work; search, read, evaluate

Question 4

Where are the results of a literature review usually summarised?

Answer 4

A “related work” section or “identification of problem gap” section

Question 5

What is the difference between systematic literature mapping and systematic literature review?

Answer 5

Literature mapping is about STRUCTURING a research area whereas literature reviews are about SYNTHESISING evidence

Question 6

What is a literature review protocol?

Answer 6

A document specifying info such as keywords, quality and inclusion critera

Question 7

What makes a good literature review?

Answer 7

Focus, clarity, depth and good sources

Question 8

What are examples of bias in a literature review?

Answer 8

Geographical, language, publication, search strategy, time-related