Literature reviews are usually organized according to what?
a. The order in which materials are retrieved
b. The conceptual or theoretical concepts
c. The importance or credibility of authors
d. The variables being studied
ANS: D
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A Some retrieved citations are not useful and must be discarded. The order in which materials are retrieved may not be a logical sequence for a formal, written review of the literature.
B The conceptual or theoretical framework does not necessarily organize the literature review. Usually, it introduces the topic, prior to the review of literature.
C At times, unknown authors are essential to a thorough literature review.
D The variables being studied provide a useful organizational approach to the literature review.
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