PR 1 QUIZ (LITERATURE REVIEW)

LITERATURE REVIEW – REVIEWER

I. Review of Related Literature

  1. Review of Related Literature – A detailed evaluation of written materials related to a research topic involving selection, classification, and synthesis of sources.

  2. Purpose of Review of Literature – Shows existing studies, identifies research gaps, and justifies the significance of the current study.

  3. Research Gap – Areas or issues not yet fully explored in previous studies that the current research aims to address.

  4. Synthesis – Combining ideas from different sources into one coherent discussion rather than listing them separately.

II. Importance of Review of Related Literature

  1. Extent of Research – Shows how much work has already been done on the topic.

  2. Context and Framework – Serves as basis for hypotheses, assumptions, and conceptual framework.

  3. Direction for Future Research – Provides insights into possible areas for further studies.

  4. Basis for Comparison – Used to confirm or contradict the findings of the current study.

III. Related Literature

  1. Related Literature – Books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and other written works relevant to the study.

  2. Key Concepts – Main ideas, theories, and arguments underlying the literature.

  3. Keywords – Important terms from the title and research problem used to search for relevant sources.

  4. Bibliographical Data – Information such as author, title, publication, date, and pages of the source.

IV. Related Studies

  1. Related Studies – Previous research, theses, and dissertations related to the current study.

  2. Purpose of Related Studies – Helps determine variables, direction, and necessity of conducting the research.

  3. Organizing Related Studies – Can be arranged chronologically or alphabetically by author.

  4. Continuity in Presentation – Presenting studies as connected ideas using transition words.

V. Searching and Selecting Literature

  1. Date of Publication – Sources should generally not be older than five years unless necessary.

  2. Relevance – Literature must be closely related to the research topic.

  3. Source Classification – Literature may be primary, secondary, or tertiary.

  4. Local and Foreign Sources – Emphasizes local contributions while considering foreign studies.

VI. Types of Sources

  1. Primary Sources – Original documents or firsthand evidence (e.g., journals, speeches, diaries).

  2. Secondary Sources – Materials that analyze or interpret primary sources (e.g., books, articles).

  3. Tertiary Sources – References that summarize information from primary and secondary sources (e.g., encyclopedias).

VII. Reading and Note-Taking

  1. Note-Taking – Recording key ideas and bibliographic information from sources.

  2. Citation Styles – Formats used to acknowledge sources such as APA, MLA, and Chicago.

  3. Abstract-Based Notes – Notes taken from the abstract highlighting the problem and findings.

VIII. Parts of the Review of Related Literature

  1. Introduction – Brief overview of the topic, variables, and organization of the review.

  2. Body – Main discussion organized by variables, concepts, or themes.

  3. Conclusion or Synthesis – Summarizes key points and identifies the research gap.

IX. Theoretical and Conceptual Framework

  1. Theoretical Framework – Uses established theories to explain and support the study.

  2. Conceptual Framework – Shows how variables are related in the current study.

  3. Input-Process-Output Model – Framework showing how inputs are transformed into outputs through a process.

X. Ethical Standards in Writing

  1. Honesty – Reporting findings truthfully and accurately.

  2. Proper Attribution – Giving credit to original authors.

  3. Avoidance of Plagiarism – Not claiming others’ work as one’s own.

  4. Responsible Writing – Using simple, clear, and ethical academic language.

XI. Plagiarism and Citation

  1. Plagiarism – Claiming another person’s work or ideas as one’s own.

  2. APA Citation Style – Uses author-date format for citing sources.

  3. In-text Citation – Acknowledging sources within the text.

  4. Ethical Consequences – Plagiarism may result in failure of the subject or course.