Research Paper Structure and Ethics Quiz

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What is the first section commonly found in a research paper?

Title page (correct)

Table of Contents

List of Figures

Abstract

What section summarizes previously published work on a topic?

Main body

Introduction

Literature Review (correct)

Conclusion

Which part of a dissertation typically acknowledges contributions from others?

Acknowledgements (correct)

Introduction

Findings

Conclusion

In addition to the literature review, which section is commonly included in the main body of a dissertation?

Discussion Signup and view all the answers

What section is typically included in a research paper but not in a short essay?

Results Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the theoretical framework in a research paper?

Both B and C Signup and view all the answers

What section is generally expected to be included at the beginning of a book?

Preface Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is typically NOT found in the structure of a journal article?

Foreword Signup and view all the answers

What is plagiarism?

Taking ideas or words from a source without giving credit. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about paraphrasing is true?

Paraphrasing involves changing as much as possible while keeping the main idea. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to differentiate between your ideas and others' ideas in academic work?

To avoid unintentional plagiarism. Signup and view all the answers

What does summarizing involve?

Condensing the information to make it shorter. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the five requirements for evaluating sources?

The age of the information. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of audience is the paper intended for?

A professor or a stranger Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for the relevance of the information in the paper?

Highlighting only the important information Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of misspelling an author's name when citing?

It can constitute accidental plagiarism. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the desired perspective in the paper?

Emphasizing scientific data over opinions Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly states the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

Paraphrasing includes all details, while summarizing condenses them. Signup and view all the answers

How should the relationship between the article and the topic of the paper be examined?

Analyze its relevance to the current research Signup and view all the answers

Why should up-to-date information be used in research proposals?

Because it ensures accuracy and relevance. Signup and view all the answers

What type of document should the writer avoid mixing into the paper?

Blogs that contain personal opinions Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in identifying a research problem?

Find a topic that appears interesting Signup and view all the answers

What does a research question primarily address?

A gap in scholarly literature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for evaluating sources of information?

Choose material randomly Signup and view all the answers

Why is specificity important in a research proposal?

To focus on a specific time, place, or aspect Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial component to include when formulating a research question?

Identifying the research problem Signup and view all the answers

When selecting sources of information, what technique should be employed?

Assess the chosen material thoroughly Signup and view all the answers

Which checklist item is essential when formulating a research question?

Clear and specific about the research focus Signup and view all the answers

What aspect should be evaluated in a text before starting to read it?

Text features like abstract and contents Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Introduction section in a research proposal?

To establish why further research in the field is necessary. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Research Objectives section?

It outlines the specific questions to be explored through research. Signup and view all the answers

In the Method section, what is primarily explained?

The types of methods that will be employed to gather information. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to establish what knowledge is already available in the Introduction?

To identify gaps in the existing literature and justify the research. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the purpose of the References section?

To acknowledge sources that informed the research proposal. Signup and view all the answers

What should the research objectives reflect in relation to the Introduction?

They should illustrate how the existing gap will be filled. Signup and view all the answers

What type of content is appropriate for the Method section of a research proposal?

An explanation of how data will be analyzed. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of a well-crafted research proposal?

It should define clear objectives and evidence of significance. Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase should be avoided in formal discussions?

In my opinion Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of linking ideas within a paragraph?

Reference words Signup and view all the answers

What type of conjunction would be used to show contrast?

However Signup and view all the answers

When discussing opposing views, which approach is recommended?

Engaging with them Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase is appropriate for introducing additional information?

In other words Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a cohesive discussion paragraph?

Linking phrases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best exemplifies a qualitative research method?

Interviews and open-ended questions Signup and view all the answers

Which term indicates a cause-and-effect relationship?

Thus Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of conjunctions in writing?

To connect sentences and ideas Signup and view all the answers

Which linking phrase best introduces a comparison?

Similarly Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

End-of-Module Exam - Research Techniques

The exam is 100% (90 minutes)
Research Techniques section is worth 40 points
Requires answering questions (multiple choice, gap-fill)
Topics include: Referencing, citations, quotations, plagiarism, paper structure, paragraph structure, qualitative and quantitative research, academic language.
A data commentary of 150-180 words is required.
20 minutes for the data commentary and 20 minutes for the rest of the section.

Common Text Components

Citations: Referencing sources using citation (e.g., "According to Tamura et al. (2009)") including abbreviations, italics (for foreign words or emphasis), and brackets (for extra information) are used in research papers.
Abbreviations: Using abbreviations for convenience (e.g., DHA for docosahexaenoic acid) is common.
Italics: Highlighting words from other languages or adding emphasis using italics.
Brackets: Using brackets to provide additional information or clarification (e.g., "short-chain fatty acids").

Referencing, Citations, and Quotations (Week 1, Week 2)

References to sources, using citations, are crucial to avoid plagiarism.
Citations and quotations should demonstrate understanding and show the source.
Summarization and quotation are both acceptable for referencing. Summary and citation use your own words while still acknowledging the original author. Quotations use an author's exact words, but still need a citation.
Citations, according to APA style, show source credit.
A reference list is needed to include all citations

Avoiding Plagiarism

Plagiarism is copying information from a source without giving credit to the original author.
Using an author's exact words requires quotation marks and a reference.
You must use your own words when writing a summary of source material but still provide the source (citation)

Summarizing and Paraphrasing

Summarizing condenses the main points from longer passages into a shorter version in your own words.
Paraphrasing rewrites a passage using different words, but keeping the same meaning.
Both summarizing and paraphrasing are essential for accurately presenting a source's information without plagiarism.

Compiling a Reference List

Citations are linked to a reference list at the end of the work.
The reference list provides complete details of the sources used for the research.

Evaluating Credibility of Sources (Week 4)

Evaluate if sources are credible based on timeliness, authority, audience, and relevance in the research paper.
Timeliness (how recent the data is), authority (who published it), audience (who is the intended reader) and relevance (how related is it to the topic) are vital aspects when citing sources.

Perspective (Week 1)

Select important information and see if it relates directly to your paper's topic.
Opinions are not allowed in many academic papers, only factual information and evidence.
Identify the information that supports your analysis.
Evaluate if the source materials' information is credible, from an academic journal or a reliable online source.

Paper Structure (Week 1)

Title Page: Includes the title, student's name, module title, and number.
Table of Contents: Lists all sections (eg. Introduction, Theoretical Framework, Results) and pages where they appear.
List of Figures/ Tables: If present, lists the figures/tables by title and page number.
Introduction: Introduces the topic.
Theoretical Framework: Includes a literature review, (looking into prior research), that provides context.
Methodology: How the research was conducted, methods, data collection procedures
Results: Presents the findings (data).
Discussion: Analyzes the results in light of the literature review.
Conclusion: Summarizes the research and points towards future research.
List of References: Includes full citations of all sources cited in the paper.
Appendices: Supplementary data that is related to the main points in the paper, but isn't crucial.

Summarizing and Paraphrasing (Week 5)

Summarizing condenses the main points of a text.
Paraphrasing rewrites a passage into a new text.
Follow these steps for effective note taking summarizing and or paraphrasing: read the text carefully, mark key points, make notes of key points using your own words when summarizing, rewrite the summary into your own words.

Plagiarism (Week 4)

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own.
Sources need to appropriately cited otherwise it considered plagiarism.
Using other people's ideas may be considered as well.
Use 4 or 5 sources for research proposals (according to the text).

Avoiding Plagiarism (Week 5)

Use quotation marks and cite the sources when you use direct quotes from other people.
If your own words are based on their ideas, still cite their sources.
In academic work, thoughts and words are considered the creator's personal property, this needs to cited in academic work.
There are different levels of plagiarism (copying words, summary and/or paraphrasing, and ideas).

Plagiarism (Recognition and Evaluation)

Plagiarism involves taking words or ideas from a source without properly citing the author.
Rephrasing someone's ideas with different words or changing the order or structure of the original text does not automatically remove or prevent plagiarism. Still need to provide proper citation.
Use 4 - 5 appropriate and relevant sources (usually books, scholarly journals, or credible websites).
Clearly distinguish your own ideas from those of others.

Data Commentary (Week 1, 2 and 7)

In the data commentary, it important to analyze and interpret the data to provide a brief summary of the topic.
Interpret and evaluate the context of your data.
Analyze the figures.
Use proper academic language and grammar.

Research Methods (Week 2)

Qualitative and quantitative research methods are used to collect different kinds of data.
Qualitative data focuses on personal accounts and detailed descriptions of people, concepts, events, or situations (often expressed in words).
Quantitative data uses measurable data and is numerical.

Paragraph Structure (Week 6)

A paragraph is a section of text focused on a single idea.
Paragraphs are usually made up of several sentences grouped together.

Argument and Discussion (Week 12)

An argument could be analyzing different views and opinions related to a certain topic, or providing facts and evidence in an opposing view.
Use objective terms in discussion.
Avoid personal phrases (eg. "In my opinion"), and instead focus on discussing facts, evidence and other writers' ideas.

Academic Language and Style (Week 2 and 7)

Use formal, objective, and academic language (avoid slang, idioms, or colloquialisms).
Avoid casual language.
Be precise with your word choice and avoid vague or ambiguous terms that need extra explanation or that can easily be misunderstood.
Avoid repetition.
Pay attention to the instruction words in tasks.

Use of Visuals (Week 11)

Use images (maps, tables graphs, charts) to visual data.
Use proper titles to show the data the image is representing to inform the readers.
Avoid repeating data, but use words for visual representation to provide an interpretation and explain the data's relationship to the topic.

Reference Verbs (Week 8)

Reference verbs introduce the views of other writers.
These verbs convey the different actions a writer might take when stating a particular idea (e.g., “argue” "claim" "consider").

Conjunctions (Week 13)

Conjunctions are words or phrases that connect parts of a sentence or ideas in different parts of a text(eg. addition, time, result, reason, and opposition )
Understanding these is important for improving the flow and structure of your writing.

Prepositions

Prepositions describe relationships between words or parts of a text.
Example include "to," "from," "on," "in", etc.
Be mindful of when and where to use prepositions.

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