M1L5: Reviewing the Literature Flashcards
Getting started on a research project begins with?
Selecting a problem
One place to start is with ____ ________ on a topic rather than just jumping in with a completely new idea of your own
past research
A second place from which to generate ideas is ____ ________ on a topic.
past theories
A good place to find a cursory review of theories on a topic is in your psychology textbooks. The students can then narrow it down to which topic within the chapter was most interesting, and the topical coverage within the chapter will usually provide details on several theories.
True
A third source of ideas for a research project is ___________.
observation
We are all incapable of observing behavior and based on these observations, questions may arise.
False
Last, ideas for research projects are often generated from _________ ________ encountered in daily life.
practical problems
After selecting a problem to work on, the next task is to conduct a?
Literature review
This involves searching of many related studies on your topic to ensure that you have grasp of all the research that has been conducted in that area that might be relevant to your topic.
Literature review
Usually, the best place to begin your research is at the?
Library
Several resources available through most libraries are invaluable when conducting a literature review.
True.
“Library Research”
Most published research in psychology appears in the form of?
Journal articles
The difference is that each paper published in these journals is first submitted to the editor of the journal, who sends the paper out for review by other scientists (specialists) in that area.
What is this process called?
Peer review
Based on the reviews, the editor then decides whether to accept the paper for publication.
True
Because of the limited space available in each journal, most papers that are submitted are ultimately accepted for publication.
False
