30 Questions
Which of the following best describes the style of the methods section?
All of the above
What type of study design is being described in the text?
The text does not specify the study design
What should the writer discuss regarding the sample or population of the study?
All of the above
What should the writer do when describing the data gathering tools or materials?
Both b and c
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the methods section mentioned in the text?
It should use the first person voice
What is the primary purpose of the methods section according to the text?
To describe how the experiment or study was conducted
What is the primary purpose of the Introduction section in a research paper?
Introduce the main topic quickly and avoid discussing general information
How can the structure of an Introduction be described?
Inverted triangle, starting with general information and narrowing down
What type of literature should be focused on in a literature review for a research paper?
Primary research journals that publish original research articles
What should be emphasized when reviewing the literature in a research paper?
Summarizing current understanding of the problem and identifying gaps in knowledge
Why is it not recommended to cite general background references in a research paper?
Because they contain fundamental or common knowledge in the field
What should researchers focus on when identifying gaps in knowledge during a literature review?
Emphasizing problems or gaps in understanding related to the research problem
What should be the primary focus of the 'Objectives of the Study' section?
Describing the potential benefits and significance of the study
What is the recommended way to present the specific objectives of the study?
In a bulleted list, using phrases like 'To determine...', 'To investigate...'
What is the primary purpose of the 'Materials and Method' or 'Methodology' section?
To show that valid and reliable methods were used to arrive at the results
Where should the statement of purpose typically be placed in the Introduction section?
Near the end, often as the topic sentence of the final paragraph
What is the recommended approach when stating the research hypothesis or null hypothesis?
Avoid using the terms 'hypothesis' and 'null hypothesis'
What should be the focus of the 'Materials and Method' or 'Methodology' section?
Describing the research process and methods used
What should be summarized in the Results section?
Your predicted results
Which of the following should typically be explained in the Results section?
The planned statistical analysis strategy
If you include a figure at the end of the paper, what should you do?
Refer to the figure in the text
What should be broadly evaluated in the Discussion section?
Your proposed research
Which of the following should be touched upon in the Discussion section?
Ideas mentioned in the introduction
How should references be listed in the References section?
Alphabetically by the last names of the first authors
What are some considerations or steps undertaken to ensure validity and reliability?
Conducting pilot studies and expert reviews
What should be described regarding the treatment of data?
The types of data summaries and analyses employed
Which of the following ethical considerations should be explicitly discussed in the paper?
How anonymity and voluntary participation were respected
What should be included regarding the tools or instruments used in the study?
The parts or components of the tools
What should be discussed regarding the dissemination of the study's findings?
How the findings will be shared with the beneficiaries
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for ensuring ethical research practices?
Adopting discriminatory selection criteria
Learn about the ideal structure for the introduction section in academic writing, which should move from general to specific information. Understand the importance of a literature review in providing context and reviewing existing research in the field.
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