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Rajalakshmi Iyer

28/30 Module 5

1. What is the typical structure of a literature review?


a. Introduction, methods, results, discussion
b. Abstract, hypothesis, analysis, conclusion
c. Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
d. Title, acknowledgments, references

2. How does a literature review contribute to academic research?

a. By providing evidence to support preconceived notions


b. By presenting a biased perspective on a topic
c. By synthesizing existing research to generate new insights
d. By excluding relevant studies to maintain originality

3. Which of the following is NOT a type of research report?

a. Analytical report
b. Experimental report
c. Descriptive report
d. Fictional report

4. How should sources be cited within a literature review?

a. Only include citations for sources that support your argument


b. Use a consistent citation style such as APA or MLA
c. Avoid citing sources to maintain originality
d. Only cite sources published within the last year

5. What is the purpose of the conclusion section in a literature review?

a. To introduce new research questions


b. To summarize key findings and insights
c. To present personal opinions unrelated to the literature
d. To ignore the importance of the reviewed literature

6. How should a literature review be structured to ensure clarity and coherence?

a. By including irrelevant information to fill space


b. By organizing sections in a random order
c. By following a logical and sequential progression of ideas
d. By omitting citations and references
Rajalakshmi Iyer

7. What is the primary aim of a narrative literature review?


a. To provide a statistical analysis of previous studies
b. To present a chronological account of research developments
c. To compare and contrast different research methodologies
d. To conduct a meta-analysis of existing studies

8. What does the term "meta-analysis" refer to in the context of literature review?

a. A qualitative summary of research findings


b. A statistical analysis that combines results from multiple studies
c. An analysis of research limitations
d. A critique of existing literature

9. What is the purpose of the introduction section in a literature review?

a. To summarize key findings and insights


b. To present new research questions
c. To provide context and rationale for the review
d. To exclude relevant background information

10. What is the primary goal of organizing a literature review?

a. To confuse readers with disorganized information


b. To present a biased perspective on the topic
c. To provide a clear and coherent structure for the review
d. To exclude relevant studies to maintain originality

11. What does the APA style specify in terms of formatting?

a. Single spacing and left-aligned text


b. Double spacing and center-aligned text
c. Triple spacing and justified text
d. Random spacing and irregular text alignment

12. How should figures and tables be referenced in a research report?

a. By including them in the abstract


b. By omitting them altogether
c. By referring to them by number within the text
d. By ignoring them to maintain simplicity
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13. How should sources be listed in the references section of a research report?

a. Alphabetically by title
b. Chronologically by publication date
c. Alphabetically by author's last name
d. Randomly

14. What is the purpose of the methods section in a research report?

a. To interpret and analyze the results


b. To provide background information on the topic
c. To describe the research methodology and procedures
d. To present a summary of key findings

15. What is the primary purpose of the introduction section in a research report?

a. To summarize key findings and conclusions


b. To present background information on the topic
c. To interpret and analyze the results
d. To entertain readers with anecdotes

16. How should the body paragraphs of a research report be organized?

a. In a random order
b. Chronologically by publication date
c. Logically and sequentially to present ideas coherently
d. Alphabetically by author's last name

17. What is the purpose of the conclusion section in a research report?

a. To provide background information on the topic


b. To summarize key findings and conclusions
c. To introduce new research questions
d. To entertain readers with anecdotes

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