4.1.4 Literature Review and Contextual Research

• A literature review provides context and justification for the research question and methodology
• The focus of contextual research is on practical application and relevance
• Databases like Web of Science and Scopus provide access to a wide range of geography literature
• Why is both a literature review and contextual research necessary in investigative geography?

  Theoretical framework and grounding
• What is one strength to look for in a source during critical evaluation?

  Robust research methods
• When critically evaluating sources, it's important to assess the credibility and authority of the author(s) and publisher
• When identifying strengths of a source, it's important to recognize robust research methods or insightful analysis
• What are three key sources for geography research?

  Academic journals, databases, reports
• Institutional repositories are maintained by universities to store geography research.


  True
• The purpose of a literature review in investigative geography is to identify and summarize relevant academic sources and theories
• Contextual research focuses on academic sources and theories, while literature reviews examine real-world context

  False
• Match the research element with its outcome:

  Literature Review ↔️ Theoretical framework

  Contextual Research ↔️ Contextual grounding
• What is an example of an institutional repository for geography research?

  LSE Research Online
• Match the source with its description:

  Academic Journals ↔️ Reputable geography publications

  Databases ↔️ Access to wide-ranging literature

  Institutional Repositories ↔️ University-maintained research

  Government/NGO Reports ↔️ Reports from organizations
• Advanced search features allow you to filter by publication date, author, or journal
• The reliability of a source refers to the consistency and dependability of its information
• The reliability of a source refers to the consistency and dependability of its information.


  True
• Steps in understanding the purpose of a literature review in investigative geography

  1️⃣ Identify relevant academic sources and theories

  2️⃣ Critically evaluate existing knowledge

  3️⃣ Provide context and justification for research
• Databases like Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar provide access to a wide range of geography literature
• What are keywords used for in effective search strategies?

  Identifying relevant documents
• What is the primary goal of integrating literature into contextual research?

  Developing a comprehensive understanding
• Contextual relevance ensures the research methodology is grounded in real-world considerations.


  True
• The integration of literature and contextual research allows for a holistic understanding of the research problem.


  True
• An annotated bibliography includes a brief summary and evaluation of each source
• Critically evaluating existing knowledge is a key goal of a literature review in investigative geography.


  True
• Academic journals are a key source for geography research.


  True
• Boolean operators such as "AND", "OR", and "NOT" are used to connect keywords
• When evaluating a source's credibility, you should assess the authority of the author
• What is the primary purpose of integrating a literature review into a broader contextual research framework?

  Develop a comprehensive understanding
• Highlighting gaps in existing literature identifies areas where further research
• Compiling an annotated bibliography helps organize and critically analyze sources used in a literature review

  True
• The purpose of a literature review in investigative geography includes identifying and summarizing relevant academic sources and theories
• Academic journals such as *Annals of the Association of American Geographers* are key sources for geography research
• To develop effective search strategies, use keywords, Boolean operators, and filters
• What should you consider when evaluating the objectivity of a source?

  Bias and impartiality
• Why is confidentiality important in ethical research?

  Protects participant privacy
• What is one critical evaluation aspect of a literature review in investigative geography?

  Identify gaps in knowledge
• What is the scope of contextual research in investigative geography?

  Real-world context
• Name an academic journal commonly used in geography research.

  Annals of the AAG
• Government and NGO reports are useful sources for contextual research in geography.


  True