When Conducting a Literature Review for a Thesis or Dissertation

question 28

Multiple Choice

When conducting a literature review for a thesis or dissertation and deciding how far back in the available literature to search,what will the student do?

• A) Ask the instructor to specify necessary publication years for articles cited.
• B) Base the decision on the number of articles necessary for the assigned task.
• C) Locate any seminal or landmark studies on the topic of research.
• D) Look for sources no older than 10 years prior.

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Definitions:

Change To Win

A federation of American labor unions that split from the AFL-CIO in 2005 to focus on union revitalization and organizing.

National Union

A labor union organization that represents the interests of workers across an entire country, often consisting of many local branches or sectors.

Democratic Methods

Approaches or processes that emphasize participation, inclusiveness, and equal opportunities for decision-making.

Autocratic Methods

Management styles characterized by individual control over all decisions and little input from group members, often leading to a centralized decision-making process.