Pre-test: Read the following statements about writing a literature review. Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if not. Write your answer on the space provided.

__________ 1. A literature review must explain the body of knowledge in area
including the major issues about the topic.
__________ 2. A good review of literature can decrease the reader’s confidence with
regards to the competence, ability, and academic preparation of the
researcher.
__________ 3. In writing the literature review, sketch the investigator’s research
direction.
__________ 4. A literature review must produce a good integration and synthesis of
different research findings.
__________ 5. A literature review can identify unstudied areas and propose
hypotheses that other researchers can study as well.
__________ 6. A researcher must only cite published materials.
__________ 7. Some academic literature is written by graduate students.
__________ 8. Masteral thesis and doctoral dissertation are excellent sources of
literature review.
__________ 9. A researcher must define and delimit the topic.
__________ 10. APA stands for Australian Psychological Association.
__________ 11. All authors are generous with sharing their works. Disregard
copyright laws when photocopying materials.
__________ 12. The researchers’ arguments must be expounded in the literature
review.
__________ 13. In writing the literature review, start with your thesis statement.
__________ 14. Citation and referencing are very important in the literature review.
__________ 15. Strengths and weaknesses of the literature must be discussed in
relation to your research topic.





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