4.1.4 Literature Review and Contextual Research

• What is the primary purpose of a literature review?

  Understand current state of research
• What types of sources are typically used in contextual research?

  Government reports, surveys
• The purpose of a literature review is to provide historical context.

  False
• What secondary sources are examined in a literature review?

  Books, journal articles
• What type of understanding does contextual research aim to develop?

  Nuanced and informed understanding
• What is considered "grey literature" in a literature review?

  Government reports, NGO publications
• What Boolean operator can be used to refine search queries by excluding specific terms?

  NOT
• Why is grey literature considered valuable in a literature review?

  Unique data and insights
• Using Boolean operators in search queries can refine results.


  True
• Steps in developing effective search strategies

  1️⃣ Identify key terms related to your topic

  2️⃣ Refine search queries using Boolean operators

  3️⃣ Select databases relevant to your topic area

  4️⃣ Apply limiters such as date range
• Validity ensures information measures what it claims to measure
• Common techniques for organizing research findings include tables, charts, and mind maps
• A literature review helps identify gaps in current research.

  True
• Grey literature can provide unique data and underrepresented viewpoints.

  True
• What foundational knowledge do books provide in a literature review?

  Broad overview
• Academic papers provide evidence-based conclusions and rigorous analysis.


  True
• Steps for developing effective search strategies

  1️⃣ Keyword selection

  2️⃣ Boolean operators

  3️⃣ Database choice

  4️⃣ Limiters
• Applying limiters such as date range or language restrictions ensures the search retrieves only the most relevant results.
• To assess reliability, researchers check for consistent findings across multiple sources.
• Organizing research findings aims to structure and categorize information.


  True
• Government reports are a key source of contextual background information, offering official data and policy insights.
• A proper citation should include the author, title, publication details, and page numbers (if applicable).

  True
• Contextual research provides the necessary background information and historical
• A literature review aims to provide a clear understanding of existing research
• A literature review helps identify key themes, methodologies, and gaps
• The purpose of contextual research is to provide historical, social, and environmental context
• Developing effective search strategies involves using appropriate keywords, Boolean operators, and databases
• The Boolean operator AND is used to combine search terms and narrow results
• Developing effective search strategies involves using appropriate keywords
• Applying limiters such as a date range can narrow the search
• What does reliability in research refer to?

  Consistency of information
• Synthesizing research findings involves identifying key trends and patterns in existing knowledge.


  True
• Contextual research provides historical and social background information.

  True
• What is the primary focus of contextual research?

  Background and history
• Contextual research provides background information and historical context
• When conducting a literature review, utilizing a variety of sources is essential for a comprehensive understanding
• Developing effective search strategies is crucial for gathering relevant research
• Which database is recommended for scientific literature in search strategies?

  Scopus
• Match the concept with its definition:

  Reliability ↔️ Consistency and stability of information

  Validity ↔️ Accuracy and relevance of information
• Synthesizing research findings involves combining information from various sources to identify key trends.