A general timeline for a literature search for an academic paper ...

[jrubin]

A general timeline for a literature search for an academic paper or project is to go back how far in the literature?
 
  a. At least the last 6 months to 2 years
  b. At least the past 3 to 5 years
  c. At least the past 6 to 10 years
  d. At least the past 12 to 15 years

Question 2

Which is an example of a secondary source in a literature review?
 
  a. An oral history of a nurse researcher
  b. An investigator's report of a research study
  c. A summary and critique of another's scholarly work
  d. An autobiography of a developer of a nursing theory

[tanna.moeller]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A The most recent 6 months to 2 years is an insufficient timeline for an academic paper or project.
B The past 3 to 5 years is a sufficient timeline for an academic paper or project because recent literature is relevant and may include classic references in reference lists.
C Six to 10 years is probably longer than the timeline needed for the search.
D Twelve to 15 years is likely to be much longer than the timeline needed for the search.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A An oral history of a nurse researcher is a primary source.
B An investigator's report of a research study is a primary source.
C Secondary sources include materials written by persons other than the person who conducted a research study or developed a particular theory.
D An autobiography of a developer of a nursing theory is a primary source.

[jrubin]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[peter]

Excellent