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Department of Education
REGION VIII – EASTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CATBALOGAN CITY
Office of the Schools Division Superintendent
LEARNER’S ACTIVITY SHEET IN INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATIONS
AND IMMERSION
FOR QUARTER 3, WEEK 3
Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________________
School: ______________________________________ Teacher: ________________________________
Competency: 1. Selects and cites relevant literature.
General Reminders: Use this activity sheet with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the activity sheet. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises. Read the
directions carefully before doing each task. Return this activity sheet to your teacher/facilitator
once you are through with it.
I. Explore
What Do I know About This Topic?
Directions: Using the clues given below, arrange the scrambled letters to form a
word associated with literature review. Write your answers before the number.
AUCACYRC 1. The reliability and correctness of information.
CYCUNRER 2. The state of being commonly known or accepted.
AIRUHTOY 3. The qualifications of the author to write on the topic.
R E E E L N V C A 4. The degree to which the information is useful or related to
another.
S T H E Y N I S S 5. Putting together materials from different sources into an
integrated whole.
C L I I Y T I D E R B 6. The extent to which a research account is believable and
appropriate.
LKINEGA 7. Forming of connections between the prior and the existing
body of knowledge.
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GPA 8. A topic or area for which missing or insufficient
information limits the ability to reach a conclusion for a
question.
O C J I V I Y T E B T 9. The fact of being based on facts and not influenced by
personal beliefs or feelings
CAVOREEG 10. The extent to which literature meets the needs and depth
of the research topic.
Priming Activity:
Directions: Recall the moment when you were about to choose your strand for senior
high school. Share the things you considered in your decision-making process. Make
your story meaningful and interesting by taking us into the exact moment you knew you
have made up your mind. Write your answers in three to ten sentences on your
notebook.
II. Learn
What is it/Discussion of the Topic
Just like the process you underwent when you were choosing your strand,
selecting the literature to be included in your research needs a lot of critical
thinking. You aspire to be successful someday through your chosen strand that is
why you made sure to come up with the right decision. You may have considered
your intellectual ability, talent, interest, opportunities in the field and the like. The
same is true in choosing literature for your study. Careful evaluation must be
done in order for you to identify what new information you can give to the existing
pool of knowledge.
As discussed in your previous research subjects, one of the purposes of
conducting a research is to generate new knowledge in an attempt to better our
lives.
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Literature, in the context of research, refers to a collection of published information or
materials on a particular area of research or topic, such as books and journal articles of
academic value.
On the other hand, a literature review is a process of studying what has already been
written on a particular topic. The process involves identifying, locating, and analyzing
documents that contain information related to a researcher’s research topic (Avilla,
2016). Likewise, Aveyard (2010) defined it as a "comprehensive study and interpretation
of literature that addresses a specific topic."
Prieto, et. al (2017) listed down the purposes for which literature review is done:
GOALS OF LITERATURE REVIEW
1. To demonstrate a familiarity with a body of knowledge and establish credibility. A
good review increases a reader’s confidence in the researcher’s professional
competence, ability and background.
2. To show the path of prior research and how a current project is linked to it. A good
review places a research project in a context and demonstrates its relevance by making
connections to a body of knowledge.
3. To integrate and summarize what is known in an area. A good review points out areas
where prior studies agree, where they disagree and where major questions remain. It
also indicates the directions for future research.
4. To learn from others and stimulate new ideas. A good review identifies blind alleys
and suggests hypotheses for replication and gain new insights.
Source: Nelia G. Prieto, Victoria G. Naval and Teresita G. Carey, Practical Research 2 for
Senior High School Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing, Inc., 2017, 56.
The Literature Review Process
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Sources for the Literature Review
The term “sources” refers to print, electronic or visual materials necessary for your
research. Sources are classified into primary, secondary and tertiary.
1. Examples of Primary Sources
• Letters, correspondences, diaries, memoirs, autobiographies, official or research
topics, patents and designs and empirical research articles.
2. Examples of Secondary Sources
• Academic journals articles, conference proceedings, books, documentaries
3. Examples of Tertiary Sources
• Encyclopaedias, dictionaries, atlases, handbooks
As you look for literature to incorporate in your review, you have to eye the most
valuable and pertinent information to your study. Hence, you do not list everything you
find especially resources that are not collected by an academic library.
The following are the five basic criteria for evaluating information from any sources:
CRITERIA QUESTIONS TO ASK
• Is the information reliable?
• Is the information error-free?
Accuracy
• Is the information based on proven facts?
• Can the information be verified against other reliable sources?
• Who is the author?
• Does he or she have the qualifications to speak or write on that
Authority topic?
• Is the author affiliated with a reputable university or organization
in this subject field?
• What is the intended purpose of the information?
Objectivity • Is the information facts or opinions?
• Is the information biased?
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• When was the information published?
Currency • Is the information current or outdated?
• Does currency matter in this topic?
• Does the information covered meet your information needs?
Coverage • Does it provide basic or in-depth coverage?
Source: “Literature Review - Finding the Resources,” University of Hong Kong, last modified
January 22, 2021, https://libguides.library.cityu.edu.hk/lit review/evaluating-sources.
If most of the questions above garnered a positive response then most probably, your
information source at hand is adequate to support your research topic.
Practice Exercises/Activity
Directions: In one to two sentences, describe the five basic criteria for evaluating
information from any sources. Write your answer on the space provided.
1.Accuracy- ___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2.Authority-___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
3.Objectivity___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
4.Currency- ___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
5.Coverage- ___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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B. Directions: Supply the missing information in the concept map below to illustrate
your understanding about the goals of literature review. Write your answers on inside
the box.
1.
2.
3. 5.
4.
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Engage
What I Learned
Directions: Reflect on your learnings and answer each question below. Write
you’re a reason inside the circle.
Why is it
important to
review literature
related to one's
research topic?
III. Apply
What Can I Do
Directions: Evaluate the research abstract below by filling out the needed
information in the table below. Write your answer on the space provided.
Research Title:
PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE
PHILIPPINES
Abstract:
The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic poses a threat to
societies’ mental health. This study examined the prevalence of psychiatric
symptoms and identified the factors contributing to psychological impact in
the Philippines. A total of 1879 completed online surveys were gathered from
March 28-April 12, 2020. Collected data included socio-demographics, health
status, contact history, COVID-19 knowledge and concerns, precautionary
measures, information needs, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress
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Scales (DASS-21) and the Impact of Events Scale-Revised (IES-R) ratings. The
IES-R mean score was 19.57 (SD=13.12) while the DASS-21 mean score was
25.94 (SD=20.59). In total, 16.3% of respondents rated the psychological
impact of the outbreak as moderate-to-severe; 16.9% reported moderate-to-
severe depressive symptoms; 28.8% had moderate-to-severe anxiety levels; and
13.4% had moderate-to-severe stress levels. Female gender; youth age; single
status; students; specific symptoms; recent imposed quarantine; prolonged
home-stay; and reports of poor health status, unnecessary worry, concerns for
family members, and discrimination were significantly associated with greater
psychological impact of the pandemic and higher levels of stress, anxiety and
depression (p<0.05). Adequate health information, having grown-up children,
perception of good health status and confidence in doctors’ abilities were
significantly associated with lesser psychological impact of the pandemic and
lower levels of stress, anxiety and depression (p<0.05). An English online
survey was used. During the early phase of the pandemic in the Philippines,
one-fourth of respondents reported moderate-to-severe anxiety and one-sixth
reported moderate-to-severe depression and psychological impact. The factors
identified can be used to devise effective psychological support strategies.
Source: Michael L. Tee, et. al, “Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines,”
Journal of Affective Disorders 227 2020: 379-391, accessed February 2, 2021, doi:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2020.08.043
ANSWERS JUSTIFICATIONS
QUESTIONS (YES or NO) (Explain your answer briefly.)
Is the information accurate?
Do the authors have the
authority to write on this topic?
Is the information objective?
Is the information current or
outdated?
Does it provide basic or in-
depth information?
Based on your evaluation, can
you recommend this literature?
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Post Test
A. Directions: Read the questions on evaluating literature carefully and choose the
letter of the best answer. Write your answers on the space provided.
____1. Which criterion is observed when your chosen information provides your
research needs?
A. coverage C. credibility
B. authority D. objectivity
____2. Which criterion is observed when your chosen information was interpreted
without any bias?
A. accuracy C. credibility
B. authority D. objectivity
____3. Which criterion is observed when your chosen information is still commonly
known, in use or accepted?
A. currency C. accuracy
B. coverage D. objectivity
_____4. Which criterion is observed when you chose information based on its
reliability and correctness?
A. coverage C. credibility
B. accuracy D. objectivity
_____5. Which criterion is observed when the author of your chosen information
has the qualifications to write on that specific topic?
A. accuracy C. credibility
B. authority D. objectivity
B. Directions: Give the criteria in evaluating literature employed in the following
statements and choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers on the
space provided.
_____ 6. “I have read the qualifications of this author and he is a doctor. I will
include this.”
A. coverage C. authority
B. credibility D. objectivity
______ 7. “This paper went through a peer evaluation. This must be a thorough
research.”
A. accuracy C. credibility
B. authority D. objectivity
______ 8. “I wonder why the conclusion of this research was not congruent to his
results. I will discard this.”
A. accuracy C. credibility
B. authority D. objectivity
______ 9. “This study was conducted in the late 90s. This does no longer apply in
today’s world. I will look for another.”
A. accuracy C. currency
B. authority D. objectivity
______10. “Upon reading the title, I thought it is relevant to my study, but as I
read on, it is not.”
A. coverage C. credibility
B. authority D. objectivity
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C. Directions: Illustrate the process of literature review. Show your answer inside
the box. (5points)
D. Directions: Write True if the statement describes the goal of literature review
and False if otherwise. Write your answers on your answer on the space
provided.
_____1. Stimulates new ideas
_____2. Suggests hypotheses for replication
_____3. Establishes the credibility of research
_____4. Generalizes the context of the research
_____5. Delinks the current to the prior research
________________________________________________________________________________
References
Avilla, Ruel A. Practical Research 1. Makati City: Diwa Learning Systems Inc, 2016, 40.
Baraceo, Ester L. Practical Research 1. Manila, Philippines: Rex Book Store, 2016.
“Literature Review - Finding the Resources,” University of Hong Kong, last modified
January 22, 2021, https://libguides.library.cityu.edu.hk/litreview/evaluating-sources. Malvika, Tomar, “Influence of Internet Based
Marketing Activities on Digital
Consumer’s Mind,” International Journal of Management 11 2020: 1, accessed January 24, 2020, doi: 10.34218/IJM.11.6.2020.111
Meaning of Currency, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/currency
Meaning of Objectivity, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/objectivity
Prieto, Nelia G., Naval, Victoria C. and Carey, Teresita G. Practical Research 2 for Senior High School. Metro Manila, Philippines: Lorimar
Publishing, Inc, 2017, 56.
Tee, Michael L., et. al, “Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines,” Journal of Affective Disorders 227 2020: 379-391,
accessed February 2, 2021, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2020.08.043
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