SECOND SEMESTER

LEARNING GUIDE: Review of Related Literature

DURATION: Three (3) meetings
COMPETENCY
COMPETENCY:
Selects relevant literature
Cites related literature using standard style (APA or MLA)
Follows ethical standards in writing related literature

CS_RS12-If-j-1
CS_RS12-If-j-2
CS_RS12-If-j-5

OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
Remembering: Identify the basic methods of reviewing related literature
Understanding: Recognize relevant literature for a specific research
Applying: Practice proper referencing of Review of Related Literature
Analysing: Categorize the given citation as MLA or APA style of referencing
Evaluating: Summarize the concept learned from the topic.
Creating: Prepare a citation or reference based on the MLA and APA style of referencing.
CONTENT
Content
A literature review is an account of what has been published on a topic by accredited
scholars and researchers. It conveys what knowledge and ideas that have been established on a
topic, and what their strengths and weaknesses. It is not just a descriptive list of the material
available, or a set of summaries.
PRIORPRIOR
KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE
Related literature fits all types of research
Citing a reference does differ from each other
NEW KNOWLEDGE
NEW KNOWLEDGE
Related literature must be relevant to the type of research being done
Referencing a related literature follows a method or style
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Book/s
Book/s
Baraceros, E. L. (2016). Practical Research 2 (2016 ed.). Manila, Philippines. REX Book Store, Inc.
p.51
Materials: pieces of paper, marker and pen, activity sheets

PROCESS
PROCESS
DAY 1
A. One Sentence Summary (Collaborative)(Remembering)
The students will be asked to write a summary sentence that answers the WHAT,
WHEN and WHY questions about the topic meaning of review of related
literature.
B. Teacher Guided Discussion
The teacher will present the topic meaning of review of related literature.
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Processing Questions :( Remembering)
1. What is Review of Related Literature?
2. When is Review of Related Literature done?
3. Why do we have to examine Review of Related Literature?
C. Think- Write- Pair-Share (Individualized to Pair Activity)(Understanding)
Students will individually site or write why a related literature should be reviewed.
Pairing and sharing with partner.
Sharing with the class.
D. (Individualized work)(Remembering)
List down the two basic methods of reviewing the related literature and its features.
DAY 2

The class will have a review of the past activities and of concepts of the Review of
Related Literature.

A. Who said That?(Collaborative Work)(Remembering)

The teacher will group the class into two (2) then give two sets of cards, one set for
each group. One set will contain quotations and the other set will contain the names
of those who said this quotations.
The cards will be distributed to the members of the group.
The group holding the cards with quotation will read the quotation and the group
with the names of the authors will rise if the quotation matches to the name of the
author he/she is holding.
Paste the cards on the board.
Quotation/s

Author/s

The Youth is the Hope of the Fatherland

Dr. Jose P. Rizal

The Filipino is worth dying for

Ninoy Aquino

I shall Return

Gen. Douglas Mc Arthur

When you sing well, You pray twice

St. Augustine

this is a small step for a man, one giant leap

for mankind
Process Questions: (Understanding)

Neil Armstrong

1. Why is it important to cite the author when using quotations?

2. What would be the grounds for failing to give citations?
B. Teacher Guided Discussion
Teacher will show a table showing the differences between APA and MLA system of
citation and referencing and present examples.
ASPECT
Writing the authors name
Writing the Title of the reading
material
Writing the copyright date

APA SYSTEM
Full surname first, then
followed by initials of first and
middle name.
Italicized title with only the
beginning word capitalized.
(exception: capital for every
proper noun)
Written after the authors
name

MLA SYSTEM
Full surname, followed by full
first name, and optional initial
of the middle name.
Underlined or Italicized title
with all content words
capitalized.
Written after the publishers
name.

Examples of MLA Referencing Style

1. Citation or In- text Citation
(Zobel 287)
2. Documentary Notes
Fely Decena, G. Globalization. Quezon City: GB Press. 2016-04-18
3. Bibliography/ References
One Author
Decena, Fely G. Globalization. (Quezon City: GB Press. 2016)
Two Authors
Certeza, Nina C. and David, Jose L..Intercultural Competence.(Baguio City: KLM Co.
2018).
Three and more Authors
Fuller, Norma N. et al. Trial Proceedings. (Quezon City: Rex Bookstore, 2016)
Examples of APA Referencing Style
1. Citation or In- text Citation
(Lopena, 2015)
2. Bibliography/ References
One Author
Floro, J. A. (2016). The Colds Virus. Quezon City: GB Press.
Two Authors
Oropesa, N. C. and Danes, J.L. (2017) Coron Islands. Baguio City: KLM Company.
Three or more Authors
Bora, E. N. et al. (2016). BIR Regional Offices. Quezon City: Rex Bookstore.

C. Tasking ( Assignment) (Collaborative)(Applying & Creating)

The class will be divided into two groups.
Each group will be assigned a style of referencing (MLA & APA)
They will be tasked to visit the schools Library
Prepare samples of referencing assigned to them
Present a rubric which will serve as a tool for assessing their work.

SCORING RUBRIC
POINTS

CRITERIA

STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO PROPERLY WRITE CITATIONS

AND REFERENCES OBSERVING THE CORRECT PATTERN.

STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO PROPERLY WRITE CITATIONS

AND REFERENCES WITH MINIMAL ERRORS.

2
1

STUDENTS HAD A DIFFICULTY IN WRITING THE CITATIONS

PROPERLY ESPECIALLY IN THE ORDERING OF
INFORMATIONS.
STUDENTS LACK THE ABILTY TO PROPERLY WRITE
CITATIONS AND REFERENCING.

DAY 3
A. Group Presentation of Task (Collaborative work)
The students will present the task assigned to them in class.
B. Peer Assessment
The students will assess the work of their classmates based on the rubrics given
to them.
They will give their score after the group had presented their work.
Teacher will give his/her own feedback regarding the result of the task.

C. Fill me up! (Pair Work )(Remembering)

Look for a partner.
Fill the blank with correct answers to complete the text.
Share the answer in class.
Review of related literature happens in two ways: (1) _____ and systematic review.
Systematic review is for (2) _____; traditional for qualitative research. A review of statistical
results makes you use (3) _____ kind of systematic review. All test results are applicable to (4)
____' except those coming from (5) _____ studies. (6) _____ review through meta-analysis are
given by (7) _____ studies, not by (8) _____ that are characterized by dissimilar research aspects.
Whatever studies the statistical results come from, these should be (9) _____ -based results;
meaning they are based on facts. Not giving importance to proofs or evidence, you resort to
presenting literature review results in (10) _____.
D. Decision! Decision! Decision!(Collaborative) (Analysing)
Check the right column for each referencing item.
Share answer in class.
Referencing Item
True only for APA
True only foe
Style
MLA Style
1. ( Bravo, 2016, p. 83)

For APA and

MLA Style

2. Colon after publication place

3. Date after the author
4. Period after the bibliographical entry
5. Underlined title of the book
6. Date after the publisher
7. Italicized title of the book
8. Capitalized content words in the title
9. (Araullo 383)
10.Capitalized initial word and proper
nouns in the title
E. Assignment (individualized work)
Prepare a review of related literature, a topic of your choice, following the proper
citation or referencing and observing the ethical standards.
F. Concept- Learning Assessment (Evaluating)
In a brief reflective essay, express how much you understand the concepts about the
review of related literature in a quantitative research. Specify which ideas sank into
your mind or came to your understanding excellently, moderately, slightly, poorly, or
emptily.