4.1.4 Literature Review and Contextual Research

• What is the primary purpose of a Literature Review?

  Identify gaps in knowledge
• Contextual Research involves gathering background information about the study area, such as its physical geography, socioeconomic conditions, and historical context
• What is the primary focus of a Literature Review?

  Academic literature and research
• A Literature Review evaluates the physical and social setting of the study area.

  False
• The breadth of a Literature Review refers to the range of topics and themes to be covered
• Why is it crucial to develop effective search strategies for a Literature Review?

  Find comprehensive sources
• Academic databases such as Google Scholar are useful for accessing peer-reviewed sources.


  True
• Contextual Research focuses solely on identifying gaps in academic literature.

  False
• Contextual Research provides context for the investigation.
• What is the purpose of identifying the scope of a Literature Review?

  Determine breadth and depth
• Depth in a Literature Review refers to the level of detail and analysis required for each source.

  True
• Effective search strategies involve using appropriate keywords and search terms
• What criteria should be considered when evaluating sources for a Literature Review?

  Relevance, credibility, methodology
• When evaluating relevance, prioritize sources that directly address the key themes and concepts
• Prioritize older sources unless recent sources provide foundational theories

  False
• Contextual research focuses on gathering background information about the study area
• In identifying scope, depth refers to the level of detail and analysis
• To develop effective search strategies, use appropriate keywords and search terms
• Credibility of the author is not a factor when evaluating sources

  False
• When evaluating relevance, prioritize sources that directly address the key themes and concepts
• Match the research type with its focus:

  Literature Review ↔️ Existing academic research

  Contextual Research ↔️ Background information about study area
• What is the primary purpose of a literature review in research?

  Identify gaps in knowledge
• A literature review focuses on academic literature, while contextual research focuses on background information about the study area.


  True
• The literature review evaluates existing theories and methodologies, while contextual research describes the physical, social, and historical setting
• What is the next step after conducting a literature review and contextual research?

  Synthesize the key findings
• Match the type of research with its focus:

  Literature Review ↔️ Academic literature and research

  Contextual Research ↔️ Background information about the study area
• Why is proper citation important in academic writing?

  Avoid plagiarism
• Match the source type with its APA-style citation format:

  Journal Article ↔️ (Smith, 2020)

  Book ↔️ (Jones & Brown, 2018)

  Website ↔️ (University of Example, 2021)
• What is the primary purpose of a literature review?

  Identify gaps in knowledge
• A literature review focuses on background information about the study area.

  False
• The breadth of a literature review refers to the range of topics and themes
• Effective scope identification ensures coherence and manageability of the review.


  True
• Which databases are commonly used for academic research?

  Google Scholar and Web of Science
• Why is credibility important when evaluating sources?

  Ensures source expertise
• What type of research provides background information about socioeconomic aspects?

  Contextual research
• Steps for conducting contextual research:

  1️⃣ Gather information about physical geography

  2️⃣ Analyze socioeconomic conditions

  3️⃣ Evaluate historical context
• Synthesizing findings involves identifying common themes, contradictions, and gaps in existing knowledge.


  True
• By synthesizing findings, a researcher can develop a comprehensive understanding of the topic and refine the research question.
• What are the three main elements identified in synthesizing research findings?

  Themes, contradictions, gaps
• Match the source type with its APA-style citation example:

  Journal Article ↔️ Smith, J. (2020). Article title. *Journal Name*, *Volume*(Issue), pages.

  Book ↔️ Jones, R., & Brown, K. (2018). *Book Title*. Publisher.

  Website ↔️ University of Example. (2021). *Website Title*. Retrieved from URL