Author Question: In using available electronic sources, a researcher: a. can find unlimited sources in an academic ... (Read 58 times)

evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

In using available electronic sources, a researcher:

a. can find unlimited sources in an academic library.
b. is able to access sources that were not readily available in the past.
c. should look only on the Internet to find the best references.
d. will become overwhelmed if the number of data bases is not limited.

Question 2

__________________ results of previous studies is the best way to make the literature review read smoothly.

a. Applying
b. Citing
c. Describing
d. Paraphrasing

daiying98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The use of electronic sources means that any researcher can access sources from all over the world that may not have been readily available in the past.
Many sources are available only online. The correct answer is is able to make use of references from all over the world. The use of online sources means that any researcher can access sources that in the past were not readily available.
Although the Internet has very useful sources, it is still valuable to seek out information in print. The correct answer is is able to make use of references from all over the world. The use of online sources means that any researcher can access sources that in the past were not readily available.
Although it is valuable to narrow the topic to make a search more meaningful, use of many databases is advisable. The correct answer is is able to make use of references from all over the world. The use of online sources means that any researcher can access sources that in the past were not readily available.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The review of literature section should reflect an understanding of the research on the part of the author. Paraphrasing will allow the study to read smoothly.
Applying research results is part of research use. The correct answer is paraphrasing. The literature review includes what is known and not known about the study problem.
Citing research results is done to give credit appropriately to originators of the study findings. The correct answer is paraphrasing. The literature review includes what is known and not known about the study problem.
Describing previous research studies is part of a literature review, but does not provide a way for the review to read smoothly. The correct answer is paraphrasing. The literature review includes what is known and not known about the study problem.