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Practical Research 1
Quarter 3: Week 5 & 6 Module 3
Learning from Others and Reviewing
the Literature
Practical Research 1
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TARGET
Practical Research 1 develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills
through qualitative research. A research paper, basically, has five chapters, in
which Chapter 2 is the review of related literature.
A literature review is a summary of studies related to a particular area of
research. It identifies and summarizes all the relevant research conducted on a
particular topic. The literature review surveys scholarly articles, books, and other
sources relevant to a particular area of research. The review should enumerate,
describe, summarize, objectively evaluate, and clarify this previous research. The
literature review acknowledges the work of previous researchers, and in so doing,
assures the reader that your work has been well conceived. It is assumed that by
mentioning a previous work in the field of study, that the author has read,
evaluated, and assimilated that work into the work at hand.
This module is about learning from others and reviewing the literature. It
consists of the following lessons:
Are you now set to perform the activity, answer the questions, and read the
texts? If so, then you may get your ball pen and notebook as I will request you to
answer the questions included herein.
Good luck enjoy reading and doing the activity. God bless.
Before going on, check how much you know about this topic. Answer the
pretest on the next page in a separate sheet of paper.
PRE-TEST
Direction: Answer the question that follows. Choose the best answer from among
the given choices. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
3] It is in this part where you display the identities or names of all writers or
owners of ideas that you incorporated in your research paper.
A. definition of terms B. references
C. in-text citation D. contents
7] One of the important skills that you need to learn in doing a literature review is
called_____________.
A. Proper location B. Proper identification
C. Proper citation D. Proper examination
13] The following statements tell what literature review allows researchers to do,
EXCEPT__________.
A. Relate previous works in context of their research problem to others.
B. Copy and replicate someone’s work and research.
C. Selects necessary materials in designing research methodology.
D. Compare the various arguments, theories, methods, and findings
expressed in their research.
14] The following are the possible literature for the research problem, “Bully vs
Bullied: A qualitative study”, EXCEPT____________.
A. Diary of a bully
B. Guidance counselor report on student’s behavior
C. Books analyzing bullying cases
D. Journal entry of SSG President
Harris & Hathorn quote a study indicating that “86% of junior high students
indicated that they had been bullied” (55).
Lesson 1: Selecting Relevant Literature
JUMPSTART
DISCOVER
We are now living in the world bounded by research. As you learned in the
previous lessons, research is essential for every field. One vital part of it is review of
related literature. Learning how to select relevant literature can give you an
overview or act as a steppingstone in doing a research. This comprehensive
knowledge of selecting literature review is an essential skill that you need to be
equipped with in order to succeed in your research paper.
The significance and rationale of related literature and studies is to find out the
similarities and differences between the past and present studies, to get ideas into
the critical and controversial aspects of the problem. It helps recognize and define a
research problem. It gives the researcher a background analysis aspect, which have
been studied. It guides the researcher on what to do on the mechanism of the
research methods; this also provides the thoughts to advance with the study until
its conclusion. It avoids redundant duplication of a study. Moreover, reading
extensively will enrich your background knowledge on your research topic that will
enable you to establish a good groundwork or course of your research endeavor.
Remember Me!
1) A Review of the Related Literature provides a concise summary of information and
data findings that describe current knowledge and facts.
2) It provides foundation of knowledge on a topic. It identifies areas of prior
scholarship to prevent duplication and give credits to researchers. It helps selects
appropriate material in designing your research methodology and find relationship
among researches.
3) A good literature involves 5c’s; Cite, Compare, Contrast, Critique and Connect.
4) There are two sources of literature review; the primary sources which contains the
first-hand information and the secondary sources which contains non-original
information.
5) There are five types of literature. It includes theoretical literature, research
literature, empirical research, practice literature and policy literature.
EXPLORE
DEEPEN
Follow the format below and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Topic Sentence:
Example: The number of learners, quality of work, quantity of work, and types of
PPE.
Answer: ________________________________________________________________________
Body: What are the main points/arguments of my sources? How are these points
supported?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________________
Conclusion: Summarizing
Why is the topic of this literature review important and/or what should be the next
step of this study?
Answer: ________________________________________________________________________
JUMPSTART
There are a lot of ways to bring in the flow of literature review that will
help learners develop their research. Frequently asked questions on how to
proceed in the conduct of literature review includes: how to look for sources, how
many sources should be cited, how to discuss ideas taken from the studies cited,
how to cite authors, and further. The aim of this lesson is to present a step-by-
step guide in undertaking a review of literature to facilitate your understanding.
In the previous lesson, you learned the definition, importance, and purpose
of literature review. An effective literature review selects the right and specific write
ups that give close information to an identified topic, scrutinize, and synthesize
content about key themes or issues, cites properly authors of information gathered,
identify similarities and differences between chosen literatures and a lot more.
Selecting, citing, and synthesizing related literature needs a thorough development
of skills in searching, reading, paraphrasing, writing, and even creating your own
page of article after reviewing a whole bunch of related sources.
DISCOVER
As you do literature review, it is required for you to cite the literature you
have used. Learning this skill will allow you do research ethically. Following
standard style in citing literature review will help you effectively use sources in your
writing. Aside from research, this will also be helpful in other fields such as making
a term paper, essays, book review, etc.
Always Remember!
All reading materials related to your research that you intend to review or re-
examine offer you concepts, ideas, or information belonging to other people. It is a
must for you to cite or make a citation, an in-text citation. (Lupogan, 2018)
Proper citation is one of the important skills that you need to learn in doing
a literature review. Learning this new skill is one of the ethical standards in
research and it will greatly help you to avoid plagiarism in your research.
Vocabulary check!
Take note that whatever style or system is required in your research, you must
make sure that all the sources used and cited in your literature review should
appear in the “reference” list for APA and Chicago Manual and “works cited” list for
MLA.
Examples
Aspects APA System MLA Chicago
System Manual System
Chenail
Dover has
In text (1995) One researcher
expressed
asserted that (Johnson 2019)
this concern
Single data is to be stated …
(118-
Author presented in a
In reference/ …data is to 21). Researcher
Parenthetical be resented in This suggested that…
format a simple concern has (Johnson 2019).
format been
(Chenail, expressed
1995). (Dover
11821).
Bradly and Both styles
Reverte and Rogers (Johnson and
One work In text Irving (2009) stated in the Smith 2017)
by Two or explained hypothesis… suggested
three that… that…
Authors In reference/ …both styles
Parenthetical …as has been This mentioned as
format shown (Reverte hypothesis… shown (Johnson
& Irving, 2009). (Bradley and and Smith 2017).
One work Poe et al. Rogers 7). This formula
by more (2009) suggested Sumner et al. (Dale et al.
than Three In text that… suggested 2016) asserted
Authors that… that...
Note: Only In reference/ …as shown (Poe et …suggeste …the asserted
cite the first Parenthetical al., 2009). d this formula shown
author or format theory (Dale et al. 2016).
editor’s last (Sumner
name and et al. 23).
add “et al.”
Unknow n Using Using a Using an
Authors anonymous: source: organization:
Anonymous Annual Chicago
Note: If no In text (2001) Guide Style
author is implied Report Citation
listed, you that… stated (Scribbr 2019)
can refer to implied that…
the
In reference/ …implied that …as stated by …implied that
organization
Parenthetical Education the Chicago Style
, title of
format (Anonymous, presidential Citation (Scribbr
source,
book or 2001). commission 2019).
report. (Annual Guide
In rare case Report 4).
the
“Anonymous”
is used for the
author.
Sources: Adapted from APA Manual, 6th ed., Cornell University Library PSEC Documentation Working Group – revised October 2012,
DIWA Senior High School Series, Newton Gresham Library Sam Houston State University, APA Format (6th Edition), The Reference List
and Citations Style Guide for MDPI HSS Journals, March 2017 v1
EXPLORE
Are you overloaded with information or are you confused? Do not worry you
will be guided by this activity for you to deepen your understanding about our
topic.
Directions: Study the following quotations below, identify what style of citation
used.
Write APA, MLA or Chicago Manual System (CMS)
Deepen
JUMPSTART
This time, you will be guided through the process of synthesis which will
make you identify, analyze, and evaluate various materials. You may find it
challenging to organize ideas and information in a meaningful way. To help you
with this, you need to learn how to synthesize information from relevant literature
and that will be the purpose of this lesson.
After you have collected the articles you intend to use in your literature
review, you are ready to analyze each one – break it down and identify the
important information in it and synthesize the collection of articles, integrate them
and identify the conclusions that can be drawn from the articles as a group.
Types of Synthesis
1 ) Similarity → demonstrate how two or more sources agree with one another.
2 ) Contrast → show how two or more sources support a main point in different
ways.
3 ) Accumulation → refers on how one source builds on the idea of another.
4 ) Causation → demonstrate how one source discusses the effects of another
source’s ideas.
Another tip: When doing synthesis creating a grid, matrix, concept map table or
an outline that you will summarize, using the common themes you have identified
and the sources you have found are better ways to organize concepts. Whichever
method you use, it will help you organize and summarize the content of your
literature review.
EXPLORE
Guide matrix for your synthesis. Keep your head high my dear. Keep on striving!
DEEPEN
Activity 3.1
Directions: Look for literature review material and make your own literature review
synthesis matrix. You can also adapt the given example above. Use your
synthesis matrix to organize and synthesize literature related to your
research problem.
Main Idea 1
Main Idea 2
JUMPSTART
This is a written summary of journal articles, books, and other documents that
describes the past and current state of information on the topic of your research
study.
➢ to justify your choice of research question, theoretical or conceptual
framework, and method.
➢ to establish the importance of the topic.
➢ to provide background information needed to understand the study.
➢ to show readers you are familiar with significant and/or up-to-date research
relevant to the topic; and
➢ to establish your study as one link in a chain of research that is developing
knowledge in your field.
DISCOVER
In writing this section… o Use the statement of problem as guide to structure
and sequence of topics o Avoid ‘copy/cut and paste; all literature cited must
form a coherent whole o Last part highlights gaps in literature specifically
addressed by your study
o Use appropriate format for citations and references o Cited
references should be congruent to bibliography entries
Broader topics
Subtopics
BOTTOM LINE: Review of related literature is a discursive prose and not simply
describing and summarizing what has been read and written.
Some important points to consider
GOLDEN RULE
TAKE A READER’S VIEW Write for your audience not for yourself.
TELL A STORY Direct your research, but keep a clear focus in the paper
and present results related to it
BE YOURSELF Write like you are speaking, then revise and polish
MAKE IT SIMPLE Use simple examples to explain complex methodology
MAKE IT CONCRETE Use concrete words and strong verbs. Avoid ambiguous
words
MAKE IT SHORT Avoid redundancy and over-explanation
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY Make clear distinction between your work and that of others
EXPLORE
Activity 4.1: Complete Me!
Based on the discussion above, process the methods of selecting, citing, and
synthesizing literature review by filling in the blanks provided in each statement.
DEEPEN
DIRECTION: Read other sources of information, at least five, related to your chosen
research topic in online libraries, databases, and other sources. Cite portions of the
articles that are close to your chosen interest of study. Keep in mind and apply
what you have learned about in-text citation and referencing style. List and arrange
the sources in alphabetical order to create REFERENCES using the APA
Referencing style. Submit a soft copy of your output in MS Word format through
Gmail.
GAUGE
Direction: Answer the question that follows. Choose the best answer from among
the given choices. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
2] The most frequently used citation and referencing styles in social sciences.
A. MLA B. APA C. Chicago Manual D. AMA
4] Which choice shows a correct reference entry for the journal article based on
APA format?
A. Ahemad, M. (2015). Enhancing phytoremediation of chromium-stressed
soils through plant-growth-promoting bacteria. Journal of Genetic
Engineering and Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgeb.2015.02.001 B. M.
Ahemad. Enhancing phytoremediation of chromium-stressed soils through
plant-growth-promoting bacteria. Journal of Genetic
Engineering and Biotechnology.2015
C. Ahemad, M. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgeb.2015.02.001. Enhancing phytoremediation
of chromium-stressed soils. 2015
D] M. Ahemad. 2015. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
Enhancing phytoremediation of chromium-stressed soils through plant-
growth- promoting bacteria
6] Which of the following is the correct paraphrase of: “Horses like grasses and
hay, and they can munch through 90 kilos of food a day”.
A. A horse can eat up to 90 kilos of grass and hay each day.
B. Grasses is the food of horses
C. Cows eat grass
D. Hay must be 90 pounds for horses to consume it.
8] What is plagiarism?
A. to steal and pass off intellectual properties as one's own
B. to use someone else’s work without crediting the source
C. to present as original and novel an idea or invention copied from an
existing source D. all of the above
9] Which option reveals what should not be integrated in the references?
A. Author’s name B. The dates your copies were published
C. Titles of the article D. Age of the author
10] The following are information that can be seen in a review of related literature
EXCEPT __________________.
A. Theories explaining the variables interacting in the research
B. Recommendations for additional study
C. Gaps between similar studies
D. Authors maiden name, address, and gender
12] It is a style of citing sources that can be found anywhere in the research paper
in between texts and/or end of each paragraph.
A. In-text citation B. Bibliography
C. Out-text citation D. Referencing List
14] Which among the following is NOT a factor when choosing the type of review
you want to write?
A. a limit on the number of words and citations.
B. locale of the study
C. the nature of the material found
D. the time available to write the review
15] In which part of the book should you investigate when searching for literature
reviews?
A. bibliography B. index
C. table of contents D. All of the above
KEY ANSWER
PRE-TEST
GAUGE:
References
Printed Materials:
Prieto, N.G., Naval, V.C. & Carey, T.G. (2017). Practical research 1 for
senior high school: Qualitative. Quezon City, Metro Manila: LORIMAR
Publishing, Inc.
Ridley, D. 2012. The Literature Review: A Guide for Students. Los Angeles:
Sage.
Sharp, J. 2012. Success With Your Educational Research. USA: John Wiley
and Sons.
Website:
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