Contextual analysis involves applying research knowledge to interpret the text's themes, style, and significance within its historical and cultural setting
Match the source type with its example:
Secondary Sources ↔️ Literary criticism
Primary Sources ↔️ Original manuscripts
Digital Resources ↔️ JSTOR
Regularly reviewing progress is essential when developing a research plan.
True
When evaluating a source's authority, you should consider the author's or publisher's credentials
What are the key aspects to examine when analyzing historical context for a literary work?
1️⃣ Social Context
2️⃣ Political Context
3️⃣ Cultural Context
4️⃣ Economic Context
Primary sources help researchers understand the author's mindset and the era's cultural context
Arrange the stages of the research process in the correct order:
1️⃣ Initial literature review
2️⃣ In-depth primary source research
3️⃣ Secondary source analysis
4️⃣ Contextual synthesis
What are secondary sources in English Literature research?
Books, articles, critical essays
The purpose of research is to expand knowledge of the text's origins.
True
Primary sources help researchers understand the author's mindset and the era's cultural context
What is one criterion for evaluating the credibility of a source?
Author's expertise
Digital resources provide quick access to a wide range of scholarly materials.
True
Regularly review your progress and be prepared to adapt your plan
Online databases and scholarly articles are examples of digital resources.
Currency refers to when the source was published and whether it is up-to-date.
True
Synthesizing research findings involves integrating information from primary texts, secondary sources, and historical context.
True
What does the 'authority' criterion in source evaluation consider?
Author's credentials
How does social context contribute to analyzing historical context?
Insights into lived experiences
What is the primary purpose of research in English Literature?
Deepen text understanding
What is an example of a primary source in English Literature research?
Early editions of the text
Steps to develop a research plan and timeline:
1️⃣ Identify Research Objectives
2️⃣ Prioritize Research Sources
3️⃣ Create a Research Timeline
4️⃣ Allocate Time and Resources
5️⃣ Monitor and Adjust
What are primary sources in English Literature research?
Original manuscripts, diaries, early editions
A source's currency refers to when it was published and whether it is up-to-date.
True
What is the purpose of contextual analysis in English Literature?
To interpret the text's meaning
What is the second step in developing a research plan and timeline?
Prioritize research sources
Primary sources include original manuscripts, diaries, and early editions of the text.
True
Arrange the steps for evaluating source credibility in the correct order:
1️⃣ Authority
2️⃣ Objectivity
3️⃣ Currency
4️⃣ Relevance
A source is useful if it provides new insights or perspectives on the text.
What is one step in synthesizing research findings?