__________________ results of previous studies is the best way to make

__________________ results of previous studies is the best way to make the literature review read smoothly.

a. Applying
b. Citing
c. Describing
d. Paraphrasing

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: D
The review of literature section should reflect an understanding of the research on the part of the author. Paraphrasing will allow the study to read smoothly.
Applying research results is part of research use. The correct answer is paraphrasing. The literature review includes what is known and not known about the study problem.
Citing research results is done to give credit appropriately to originators of the study findings. The correct answer is paraphrasing. The literature review includes what is known and not known about the study problem.
Describing previous research studies is part of a literature review, but does not provide a way for the review to read smoothly. The correct answer is paraphrasing. The literature review includes what is known and not known about the study problem.