PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

ASSESSMENT 5

A. State your own definition of the given terms. 1. Ethics means a moral principles
believed in, on what is good andbad. 2. Norms refers to a standard or usually believed
in or done. 3. The American Psycho Association is a type of documentation
systeminfield of research used by researchers in social science.

B. TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is true or FALSEif the

statement is not true.
1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
6. FALSE
7. TRUE
8. TRUE
9. TRUE
10. FALSE

Assessment 5: Writing Exercise.

A. In your own words, discuss the importance of a literature review. A literature review
provides an overview of previously publishedpublications on a specific topic. This
assists future researchers indeciding what study to conduct, understanding the existing
knowledge
on the topic, and identifying gaps or holes to fill. Without it, researcherswill struggle to
know where to begin or what point to focus their research on.

B. Distinguish primary and secondary sources. Research for your ownexamples.

Primary resources are firsthand accounts of a subject. Technically, theyprovided the
information. Speech in SONA, autobiography, diary, recording, and so on are
examples.
Secondary resources are additions to the original source. They providefurther
information on the piece. Literary critique, book reviews, reprintsof artworks, and
journals that interpret past results are among examples.

C.Why should ethical standards be observed in the literature review?Ethical criteria

ensure the study is fair and trustworthy. It is theresearchers' responsibility to devote time
to the literature reviewinparticular. It is easier to plagiarize the literature review these
days, whichis why researchers must adhere to ethical norms in order to producereliable
and better outcomes. It also demonstrates their professionalismand desire to help the
people by providing additional informationabout the issue.

D.How can plagiarism be avoided in writing the review of literature?Plagiarism can be

prevented while writing a literature reviewbycitingthe source. It not only acknowledges
the original owner of the work, but it also commits the researcher's professionalism and
reliability. For documentation systems, they can employ either the Modern
LanguageAssociation (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA).