In conducting a thorough critique of a literature review in a publishe

In conducting a thorough critique of a literature review in a published study, which of the following are expected of the critique writer?

a. A count must be made to make sure that the correct number of sources has been included.
b. The reviewer must examine the quality and content of the sources presented.
c. The reviewer must study the reference list to check for validity of the literature.
d. To determine that all relevant literature has been included, the reviewer must search the literature for relevant sources.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: B
Critiquing the literature review of a published study involves examining the quality of the content and sources presented. Sources should be comprehensive and current.
There is no “correct” number of sources.
The reviewer is not expected to study the reference list for validity of the research or literature cited, but only to review the currency of the literature.
The reviewer is not expected to conduct a search of the literature.