When conducting a literature review for a thesis or dissertation ...

[LaDunn]

When conducting a literature review for a thesis or dissertation and deciding how far back in the available literature to search, what will the student do?
 
  a. Ask the instructor to specify necessary publication years for articles cited.
  b. Base the decision on the number of articles necessary for the assigned task.
  c. Locate any seminal or landmark studies on the topic of research.
  d. Look for sources no older than 10 years prior.

Question 2

When appraising a literature review, one aspect of determining the breadth of the review is
 
  a. whether the review provides direction for the proposed study.
  b. the number and percentages of sources from the past 5 to 10 years.
  c. whether landmark or seminal studies have been used.
  d. the disciplines of the study authors and journals cited in the review.

[ErinKing]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

[LaDunn]

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