Scientific Paper Writing: Choosing a Research Question

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What is the first and most important step in scientific paper writing?

Choosing a journal

Selecting a research question (correct)

Submitting the draft to supervisor

Writing the first draft

Why is it important to have a good research question in scientific paper writing?

It impresses the journal editors and peer reviewers (correct)

It determines the type of literature to include

It ensures there are no misspellings in the paper

It helps in choosing the appropriate language for writing

What should scientific and technical writing be tailored for?

Casual readers

Non-technical audience

Specific audience (correct)

General purpose

What aspect should a good research question provide clarity on?

Developing the study protocol Signup and view all the answers

What increases the chances of publication in a scientific journal?

Having a well-thought research question Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of choosing a good research question in scientific paper writing?

To advance and add to the existing scientific knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for scientific and technical writing to be tailored for a specific audience?

To adopt the style and level of writing appropriate for the audience Signup and view all the answers

What does a good research question provide clarity on in scientific paper writing?

Developing the study protocol, designing the study, and analyzing the data Signup and view all the answers

What should scientific and technical writing primarily focus on?

Tailoring the content for a specific audience Signup and view all the answers

What should be the main outcome of choosing a topic for scientific paper writing?

Advancing and adding to the existing scientific knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a good research question in scientific paper writing?

To guide the development of the study protocol Signup and view all the answers

What should scientific and technical writing primarily focus on?

Reporting facts instead of anecdotes or stories Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to tailor scientific and technical writing for a specific audience?

To adopt the appropriate style and level of writing for the audience Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of choosing a topic for scientific paper writing?

To increase chances of publication in the journal Signup and view all the answers

What does a good research question provide clarity on in scientific paper writing?

Designing the study and analyzing the data Signup and view all the answers

Scientific Paper Writing: Choosing a Research Question

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Questions and Answers

What is the first and most important step in scientific paper writing?

Why is it important to have a good research question in scientific paper writing?

What should scientific and technical writing be tailored for?

What aspect should a good research question provide clarity on?

What increases the chances of publication in a scientific journal?

What is the primary purpose of choosing a good research question in scientific paper writing?

Why is it essential for scientific and technical writing to be tailored for a specific audience?

What does a good research question provide clarity on in scientific paper writing?

What should scientific and technical writing primarily focus on?

What should be the main outcome of choosing a topic for scientific paper writing?

What is the primary function of a good research question in scientific paper writing?

What should scientific and technical writing primarily focus on?

Why is it important to tailor scientific and technical writing for a specific audience?

What is the significance of choosing a topic for scientific paper writing?

What does a good research question provide clarity on in scientific paper writing?

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