What Is the First Step in Conducting a Literature Search

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in conducting a literature search?

• A) Define the management dilemma or question
• B) Identify key terms, people, or events
• C) Search indexes, bibliographies, and the Web
• D) Locate and review secondary sources
• E) Evaluate the value and credibility of secondary sources

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Definitions:

Intervention Process

A series of actions or steps designed to bring about change or achieve a specific outcome, often in a therapeutic or educational context.

Process Recording

A method used in social work education and practice that involves detailed documentation of interactions between social workers and clients for analysis and learning purposes.

Sociogram

A graphical representation that maps out the relationships within a group, often used to visualize social dynamics and connections among members.

Genogram

A graphical representation of a family tree that displays detailed data on relationships among individuals, often used in psychology and social work to examine family dynamics.