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Which section of a research proposal is considered the most important?

  • Introduction
  • Title page
  • Approval form
  • Methodology (correct)

    • What should the introduction section of a research proposal begin with?

  • A concise descriptive title
  • A general statement of the problem area (correct)
  • The rationale or justification for the proposed study
  • A specific research problem

    • What should the review of literature section of a research proposal include?

  • A list of references
  • A brief summary of the literature and its implications
  • An analysis of the published studies (correct)
  • A catalog of related literature

    • Which section of a research proposal lists all the sources used in writing the report?

    <p>References</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a research proposal?

    <p>To define and formulate a research question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of a research proposal provides the necessary background for the research problem?

    <p>Introduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the title of a research proposal be?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the methodology section of a research proposal?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which style manual is recommended for referencing in a research proposal?

    <p>APA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended length of a research proposal?

    <p>8-12 pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in writing a scientific report involves discussing the relevance of the results and how they fit with other research in the area?

    <p>Discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the literature review in a scientific report?

    <p>To provide background information on the topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of a scientific report should clearly outline the methodology used in the research?

    <p>Methodology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the conclusion of a scientific report?

    <p>A summary of the most significant results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the abstract/synopsis in a scientific report?

    <p>To provide a brief overview of the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the references or bibliography section in a scientific report?

    <p>To list all references used in the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the appendices of a scientific report?

    <p>Extra information to add substance to the report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a research proposal?

    <p>To outline the objectives of a research project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do all research proposals share?

    <p>A formal plan outlining research objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a research proposal?

    <p>To obtain grants for conducting research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the main divisions of a scientific report?

    <p>Conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do in Step 1 of writing a scientific report?

    <p>Analyze the task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do in Step 2 of writing a scientific report?

    <p>Develop a rough plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do in Step 3 of writing a scientific report?

    <p>Do the research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of analyzing the task in writing a scientific report?

    <p>To develop a rough plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of developing a rough plan in writing a scientific report?

    <p>To clarify the overall purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of doing the research in writing a scientific report?

    <p>To gather relevant information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main divisions of a scientific report?

    <p>Preliminary material, Body, Supplementary material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you consider when analyzing the task in writing a scientific report?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you include in the preliminary material section of a scientific report?

    <p>Introduction and background information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The research phase of producing a report usually takes the most time.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The literature review of a scientific report is typically more extensive than the literature review of a thesis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The methodology section of a scientific report should be written in an active voice.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The results section of a scientific report includes the interpretation of the findings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The discussion section of a scientific report relates back to the literature review and introductory statement.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The conclusion section of a scientific report may indicate areas where further research would be useful.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The recommendations section of a scientific report is listed in order of priority.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The abstract/synopsis of a scientific report provides a condensed overview of the entire report.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: A scientific report is typically made up of three main divisions: preliminary material, body, and supplementary material.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The purpose of a scientific report can be analyzing, persuading, or reporting on an investigation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The word limit of a scientific report usually includes the preliminary material and supplementary material.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The topic of a scientific report is always specified by the writer.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Developing a rough plan in writing a scientific report involves using section headings to assist with organizing the content.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Steps 1 and 2 in writing a scientific report guide the research process.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The literature review section is considered the most important section of a research proposal.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The purpose of doing research in writing a scientific report is to provide evidence and support for the main findings.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: A research proposal is usually 8-12 pages in length.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The review of literature section of a research proposal should simply list all the related studies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The methodology section of a research proposal describes the research sample, data collection method, measurement instruments, and data analysis procedures.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Gantt chart is included in the methodology section of a research proposal.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The references section of a research proposal lists all the sources used in writing the report.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The references section of a research proposal should be in APA style.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: A good research proposal helps in defining and formulating the research question.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: A research proposal helps in avoiding wasting time in the literature search and data collection stages of the project.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The title of a research proposal should be concise, descriptive, and specific.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: A scientific report is typically made up of three main divisions: preliminary material, body, and supplementary material.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Analyzing the task is the first step in writing a scientific report.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Developing a rough plan involves using section headings to assist with organizing the content.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Research is necessary when writing a scientific report.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: A research proposal helps in avoiding wasting time in the literature search and data collection stages of the project.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The word limit of a scientific report usually includes the preliminary material and supplementary material.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The purpose of doing research in writing a scientific report is to provide evidence and support for the main findings.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The review of literature section of a research proposal should simply list all the related studies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The review of literature section of a research proposal should simply list all the related studies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The research methodology is the least important section of the research proposal.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Every source cited in the paper must be included in the references section of a research proposal.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Gantt chart is included in the methodology section of a research proposal.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: A research proposal is usually 8-12 pages in length.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The abstract/synopsis of a scientific report provides a condensed overview of the entire report.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: A good research proposal helps in defining and formulating the research question.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The discussion section of a scientific report relates back to the literature review and introductory statement.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The purpose of a scientific report can be analyzing, persuading, or reporting on an investigation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The literature review section of a scientific report is typically more extensive than the literature review of a thesis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The methodology section of a research proposal describes the research sample, data collection method, measurement instruments, and data analysis procedures.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: A research proposal helps in avoiding wasting time in the literature search and data collection stages of the project.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The purpose of a scientific report can be analyzing, persuading, or reporting on an investigation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The abstract/synopsis of a scientific report provides a condensed overview of the entire report.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The results section of a scientific report includes the interpretation of the findings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The discussion section of a scientific report relates back to the literature review and introductory statement.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Gantt chart is included in the methodology section of a research proposal.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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