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Students’ lack of understanding
Ali et al. (2012) pointed out that there are many reasons why students commit plagiarism.
He then points out that students‟ understanding or rather lack of understanding of what is
plagiarism and what constitutes plagiarism are the most likely reasons that motivate EFL English
students to commit plagiarism since, as Dordoy (2002) has said, many students are unaware of the
rules and the regulations concerned and unwittingly plagiarize as it is more difficult to prepare
material otherwise (McCabe, 2001).
Adapted from: https://jurnal.unsyiah.ac.id/EEJ/article/download/11513/9251
1. From your discussion, what is a literature review?
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2. What kind of information is presented in the above excerpt?
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3. Why do we need a literature review?
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4. In your opinion, how can we select appropriate references to be put in theoretical
framework?
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Then, read the following explanation about the theoretical framework in a literature review
section.

A theoretical framework consists of concepts and, together with their definitions

and reference to relevant scholarly literature, existing theory that is used for your particular

study. The theoretical framework must demonstrate an understanding of theories and

concepts that are relevant to the topic of your research paper and that relate to the broader
areas of knowledge being considered. It aims to examine your title and research problem.

Since researchers in different areas of study have developed their own languages,

there might be some terms having different meaning from one area of study with another.

Therefore, in Introduction section, you may introduce the use of important terms in your
research paper. Besides, this section can also discuss the operational definitions used in

previous researches especially if there is a disagreement among researchers on those

definitions.

The followings are useful considerations when you write your theoretical framework:
• Clearly describe the framework, concepts, models, or specific theories that underpin

your study. This includes noting who the key theorists are in the field who have

conducted research on the problem you are investigating and, when necessary, the

historical context that supports the formulation of that theory.

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