Sample sources. A: teens who sleep late score lower on tests. B: late sleepers miss more morning classes. C: a coastal town halved its plastic waste. Which two belong in one theme group?

A student groups sample sources as "the first three I read" and "the last three I read." Why is this grouping weak in a literature review?

Sample group: "sources on screen time and sleep." A links night phone use to less sleep. B links late gaming to later bedtimes. C reports that canteen prices rose. Which source does not belong?

In a literature review on urban heat, why does a writer group sources by the finding they share?

Which thesis states a synthesis of the sample sources rather than a list?

Sample sources. A: shaded streets stayed cooler than bare streets at noon. B: streets with tree cover felt cooler to people walking. On what point do these two agree?

Sample sources. A says a 30-minute nap raised test scores in Grade 9 classes. B says the same nap changed nothing. What is their disagreement about?

Sample sources on canteen food. A and B argue that schools should set price limits. C argues that sellers should set prices. Which grouping is a grouping by viewpoint?

A sample outline reads: "Source 1, then Source 2, then Source 3, each in its own section." What weakness does this outline show?

Sample group: "sources finding that reading for fun builds vocabulary." A: daily readers knew more words. B: fun readers scored higher on word tests. C: a survey listed the most borrowed books. Which does not belong?

A literature review groups sources by the ideas they share, not by the order in which the writer read them.

Sample sources. A: bottles were the most collected item on the beach. B: bottles made up most of the waste counted at the pier. Which synthesis fits both sources?

A writer groups four sample sources that all report students sleeping less after night screen use. Which label names this group best?

Sample sources. A: quiet rooms helped learners finish homework faster. B: background music helped learners finish homework faster. C: quiet rooms made no difference to homework speed. Which pair disagrees?

A sample review has two groups: sources on heat in city centers, and sources on heat in farm areas. A new source measures rooftop heat in a city market. Where does it belong?

A student arranges sample sources by the date each file was downloaded. Why does this arrangement fail to show a synthesis?

Sample group: "sources arguing for a ban on single-use plastic." A urges a town ban. B calls for a national ban. C reports how many bags one store sells weekly. Which source does not belong?

A paragraph groups three sample sources that all found shorter commutes raise study time. Which opening sentence best fits the group?

Sample sources. A used rooftop sensors and found city centers hottest. B asked residents which places felt hottest and they named markets. What best explains the different results?

Sample sources. A and B found canteen meals met daily vegetable needs. C found they did not. How should a review present these three sources?