FUNCTION
Which function shows missing parts your study can fill?
Research Gap
RRL stands for what?
Review of Related Literature
What does “et al.” mean in citations?
And others
What is “thematic analysis” in RRL?
Grouping studies by themes
What is the expected writing style in the RRL?
Formal, academic, and objective tone
Where in a research paper does the RRL appear?
After Rationale
A summary of findings from many studies is called what?
Synthesis
Which style is commonly used in SHS for citations?
APA (American Psychological Association)
If no year is given, what abbreviation is used in APA?
n.d. — no date
Which organizing style groups by method used?
Methodological
What is the difference between local and foreign studies?
Local = same country; Foreign = abroad
What is the usual order of parts in RRL?
Introduction → Body → Conclusion/Synthesis
Why are outdated sources risky?
May be invalid or irrelevant
Theories or models used as foundations of a study are called what?
Research Frameworks
What is “empirical evidence?
Data from observation or experiment