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What is the primary purpose of a position paper?
What is the primary purpose of a position paper?
Which section of a position paper summarizes the arguments made?
Which section of a position paper summarizes the arguments made?
Which of the following is NOT a type of report mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of report mentioned?
In a personal approach to administering a survey, which method is NOT included?
In a personal approach to administering a survey, which method is NOT included?
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Which type of survey administration involves the researcher being present?
Which type of survey administration involves the researcher being present?
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What is an important characteristic of a well-constructed survey questionnaire?
What is an important characteristic of a well-constructed survey questionnaire?
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Which of the following is NOT a form of supporting evidence for a claim in a position paper?
Which of the following is NOT a form of supporting evidence for a claim in a position paper?
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Which aspect should a survey questionnaire avoid?
Which aspect should a survey questionnaire avoid?
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A position paper typically contains an introduction, body, and conclusion.
A position paper typically contains an introduction, body, and conclusion.
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Statistical inferences can be considered a form of supporting evidence in an argument.
Statistical inferences can be considered a form of supporting evidence in an argument.
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A survey report typically includes personal testimonies as its primary data source.
A survey report typically includes personal testimonies as its primary data source.
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Field reports, also known as trip reports, focus on summarizing research findings.
Field reports, also known as trip reports, focus on summarizing research findings.
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The personal approach to administering a survey includes both face-to-face interviews and telephone surveys.
The personal approach to administering a survey includes both face-to-face interviews and telephone surveys.
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Online surveys allow researchers to gather information from respondents in various locations.
Online surveys allow researchers to gather information from respondents in various locations.
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Using vague language is a key characteristic of a well-constructed survey questionnaire.
Using vague language is a key characteristic of a well-constructed survey questionnaire.
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Personal testimonies are not counted as a type of supporting evidence in a position paper.
Personal testimonies are not counted as a type of supporting evidence in a position paper.
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Study Notes
Position Papers
- Position papers are essays expressing a stance on an issue.
- They present arguments supporting the opinion.
- Introduction: Introduces the topic, providing background or history.
- Body: Presents opposing arguments, supports claims with details and evidence, and presents the author's viewpoint with evidence.
- Conclusion: Restates both sides of the arguments, summarizing the essay's key points.
- Supporting Evidence: Includes factual knowledge, statistical inferences, informed opinions, and personal testimony.
Types of Reports
- Reports are necessary for business, scientific, technical fields, and workplaces.
- Survey Reports: Gather data from surveys (people's responses).
- Laboratory/Scientific/Technical Reports: Formal, organized reports presenting experiment results or findings.
- Field Reports (Trip Reports): Describe and analyze systematic observations.
Survey Questionnaires
- Survey questionnaires are used to collect data.
- Used in various fields (politics, research, marketing, media).
- Well-Constructed Questionnaires: Use clear language, cover all options, avoid multiple questions in one sentence, and allow for "no opinion" options.
Methods of Administering Surveys
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Personal Approach: Researcher interacts with respondents. Can be individual or group interviews.
- Face-to-Face Structured Interview: Direct questioning of respondents.
- Telephone Survey: Using phones (cellular/landlines).
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Self-Administered Approach: Respondents complete surveys without direct researcher involvement.
- Paper and Pencil: Traditional method, sometimes assisted by someone familiar with computer use.
- Online Survey: Gathering data from respondents remotely.
- Mail Survey: Questionnaires mailed to individuals.
Displaying Survey Data
- Tally Columns: Used to track responses during the survey.
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Data Display: Use symbols, pictograms, or charts to visualize data.
- Pie Charts: Divide data into segments (slices).
Summarizing Written Material
- Summary: A concise restatement of key ideas in one's own words.
- Summary of Findings: The main purpose of a study, restated in a concise way.
Preliminary Steps for Summarizing
- Skim: Note subheadings, identify main ideas.
- Highlight: Mark important information.
- Summarize in own words: Main points.
- Identify key support: Provide supporting evidence for the main points.
- Review/Refine: Iterate for more accurate and complete summarization.
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Description
Test your knowledge on position papers and various types of reports. This quiz covers definitions, structures, and examples of different report formats, including survey and laboratory reports. Enhance your understanding of how to present arguments and analyze data effectively.
