Academic Writing Introduction Structure
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Which of the following best describes the style of the methods section?

  • Written in the first person and in the active voice
  • Written in the third person and in the passive voice
  • Written in the future tense for a proposal and the past tense for a final paper
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What type of study design is being described in the text?

  • Both qualitative and quantitative
  • Qualitative
  • Quantitative
  • The text does not specify the study design (correct)

    • What should the writer discuss regarding the sample or population of the study?

  • The characteristics of the target population
  • The inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • How the sample size was determined and how participants were recruited
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What should the writer do when describing the data gathering tools or materials?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the methods section mentioned in the text?

    <p>It should use the first person voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the methods section according to the text?

    <p>To describe how the experiment or study was conducted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Introduction section in a research paper?

    <p>Introduce the main topic quickly and avoid discussing general information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the structure of an Introduction be described?

    <p>Inverted triangle, starting with general information and narrowing down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of literature should be focused on in a literature review for a research paper?

    <p>Primary research journals that publish original research articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be emphasized when reviewing the literature in a research paper?

    <p>Summarizing current understanding of the problem and identifying gaps in knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it not recommended to cite general background references in a research paper?

    <p>Because they contain fundamental or common knowledge in the field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should researchers focus on when identifying gaps in knowledge during a literature review?

    <p>Emphasizing problems or gaps in understanding related to the research problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the primary focus of the 'Objectives of the Study' section?

    <p>Describing the potential benefits and significance of the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended way to present the specific objectives of the study?

    <p>In a bulleted list, using phrases like 'To determine...', 'To investigate...'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'Materials and Method' or 'Methodology' section?

    <p>To show that valid and reliable methods were used to arrive at the results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the statement of purpose typically be placed in the Introduction section?

    <p>Near the end, often as the topic sentence of the final paragraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach when stating the research hypothesis or null hypothesis?

    <p>Avoid using the terms 'hypothesis' and 'null hypothesis'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the focus of the 'Materials and Method' or 'Methodology' section?

    <p>Describing the research process and methods used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be summarized in the Results section?

    <p>Your predicted results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should typically be explained in the Results section?

    <p>The planned statistical analysis strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you include a figure at the end of the paper, what should you do?

    <p>Refer to the figure in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be broadly evaluated in the Discussion section?

    <p>Your proposed research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be touched upon in the Discussion section?

    <p>Ideas mentioned in the introduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should references be listed in the References section?

    <p>Alphabetically by the last names of the first authors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some considerations or steps undertaken to ensure validity and reliability?

    <p>Conducting pilot studies and expert reviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be described regarding the treatment of data?

    <p>The types of data summaries and analyses employed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ethical considerations should be explicitly discussed in the paper?

    <p>How anonymity and voluntary participation were respected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included regarding the tools or instruments used in the study?

    <p>The parts or components of the tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be discussed regarding the dissemination of the study's findings?

    <p>How the findings will be shared with the beneficiaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consideration for ensuring ethical research practices?

    <p>Adopting discriminatory selection criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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