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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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...' (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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' (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be summarized in the Results section?

<p>Your predicted results (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be broadly evaluated in the Discussion section?

<p>Your proposed research (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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