RESEARCH Q2 EXAM (Based sa Reviewer)

• What is the purpose of the Review of Related Literature (RRL)?

  To collect and integrate information for research
• How does RRL contribute to solving a research problem?

  It provides theoretical background for the problem
• What question does RRL answer?

  What has been done in relation to the current research problem?
• What types of sources are commonly used in RRL?

  Books, journal articles, and the internet
• How should a well-structured RRL be organized?

  Start broad, then narrow to specific studies
• What are the differences among quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing?

  • Quoting: Exact words with citation
  • Paraphrasing: Rewriting in own words with citation
  • Summarizing: Overview of main ideas with citation
• What is quoting in scientific writing?


  Copying exact words from a source
• What is the correct format for quoting?

  Words in quotation marks with citation
• What is paraphrasing?

  Expressing someone else's idea in your own words
• What are the characteristics of a good paraphrase?

  Uses own words, shorter than original, maintains meaning
• What is summarizing?

  Formulating an overview of the topic
• What is the purpose of a summary?

  To provide a concise overview of main ideas
• What is the APA referencing style?

  A format for arranging reference lists
• How should authors be listed in APA format?

  Last name followed by initials
• How should references be arranged in APA format?

  Alphabetically by author's surname
• What should be done if a work has no author in APA format?

  List alphabetically by title of the source
• What is the MLA referencing style used for?

  Commonly used in humanities fields
• How should sources be listed in MLA format?

  Alphabetically by author's last name
• What is the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)?


  A style guide for source citations
• What are the two forms of CMOS citations?

  Notes and bibliography, author-date
• What is plagiarism?

  Using another's ideas without credit
• Why is referencing important?

  It prevents plagiarism and shows thoroughness
• What are the main types of intellectual property rights?

  • Industrial property: patents, trademarks, designs
  • Copyright: protects artistic works and authors' rights
• What is the difference between "References" and "Bibliography"?

  References list cited sources; Bibliography lists all relevant sources
• What should be done to avoid plagiarism?

  Always give appropriate credit to sources
• What is the role of a library in research?

  Provides access to books and materials
• What types of materials can be found in a library?

  Books, magazines, videos, and recordings
• What is plagiarism?

  Using another's ideas or words without credit
• Why is plagiarism considered unethical?

  It violates academic integrity and is cheating
• What are the different types of plagiarism?

  There are several types of plagiarism
• How can plagiarism be avoided?

  By giving appropriate credit to sources
• What is the role of a library in research?

  It provides access to various research materials
• Why are library resources considered reliable?

  They are evaluated by experts before publication
• What are the key topics covered in a library tour for research?

  • Importance of the library
  • Library resources for scientific research
  • Classification of scientific publications
• What is the definition of the internet?

  An electronic communications network connecting computers
• What is a major risk of using the internet for research?

  It can contain false and misleading information
• What are the Website Evaluation Guidelines?

  1. Authority
  2. Objectivity & Purpose
  3. Accuracy of content
  4. Currency
  5. Coverage & Design
• What does the 'Authority' criterion assess?

  Author's qualifications and site reputation
• What should you check under the 'Objectivity & Purpose' criterion?

  The site's purpose and potential bias
• What does the 'Accuracy of content' criterion evaluate?

  Factual information and source citations