80 Questions
Which section of a research proposal is considered the most important?
Methodology
What should the introduction section of a research proposal begin with?
A general statement of the problem area
What should the review of literature section of a research proposal include?
An analysis of the published studies
Which section of a research proposal lists all the sources used in writing the report?
References
What is the purpose of a research proposal?
To define and formulate a research question
Which section of a research proposal provides the necessary background for the research problem?
Introduction
What should the title of a research proposal be?
All of the above
What should be included in the methodology section of a research proposal?
All of the above
Which style manual is recommended for referencing in a research proposal?
APA
What is the recommended length of a research proposal?
8-12 pages
Which step in writing a scientific report involves discussing the relevance of the results and how they fit with other research in the area?
Discussion
What is the purpose of the literature review in a scientific report?
To provide background information on the topic
Which section of a scientific report should clearly outline the methodology used in the research?
Methodology
What should be included in the conclusion of a scientific report?
A summary of the most significant results
What is the purpose of the abstract/synopsis in a scientific report?
To provide a brief overview of the report
What is the purpose of the references or bibliography section in a scientific report?
To list all references used in the report
What should be included in the appendices of a scientific report?
Extra information to add substance to the report
What is the purpose of a research proposal?
To outline the objectives of a research project
What do all research proposals share?
A formal plan outlining research objectives
What is the main purpose of a research proposal?
To obtain grants for conducting research
Which of the following is NOT one of the main divisions of a scientific report?
Conclusion
What should you do in Step 1 of writing a scientific report?
Analyze the task
What should you do in Step 2 of writing a scientific report?
Develop a rough plan
What should you do in Step 3 of writing a scientific report?
Do the research
What is the purpose of analyzing the task in writing a scientific report?
To develop a rough plan
What is the purpose of developing a rough plan in writing a scientific report?
To clarify the overall purpose
What is the purpose of doing the research in writing a scientific report?
To gather relevant information
What are the main divisions of a scientific report?
Preliminary material, Body, Supplementary material
What should you consider when analyzing the task in writing a scientific report?
All of the above
What should you include in the preliminary material section of a scientific report?
Introduction and background information
True or false: The research phase of producing a report usually takes the most time.
True
True or false: The literature review of a scientific report is typically more extensive than the literature review of a thesis.
False
True or false: The methodology section of a scientific report should be written in an active voice.
False
True or false: The results section of a scientific report includes the interpretation of the findings.
False
True or false: The discussion section of a scientific report relates back to the literature review and introductory statement.
True
True or false: The conclusion section of a scientific report may indicate areas where further research would be useful.
True
True or false: The recommendations section of a scientific report is listed in order of priority.
True
True or false: The abstract/synopsis of a scientific report provides a condensed overview of the entire report.
True
True or false: A scientific report is typically made up of three main divisions: preliminary material, body, and supplementary material.
True
True or false: The purpose of a scientific report can be analyzing, persuading, or reporting on an investigation.
True
True or false: The word limit of a scientific report usually includes the preliminary material and supplementary material.
False
True or false: The topic of a scientific report is always specified by the writer.
False
True or false: Developing a rough plan in writing a scientific report involves using section headings to assist with organizing the content.
True
True or false: Steps 1 and 2 in writing a scientific report guide the research process.
True
True or false: The literature review section is considered the most important section of a research proposal.
False
True or false: The purpose of doing research in writing a scientific report is to provide evidence and support for the main findings.
True
True or false: A research proposal is usually 8-12 pages in length.
True
True or false: The review of literature section of a research proposal should simply list all the related studies.
False
True or false: The methodology section of a research proposal describes the research sample, data collection method, measurement instruments, and data analysis procedures.
True
True or false: The Gantt chart is included in the methodology section of a research proposal.
False
True or false: The references section of a research proposal lists all the sources used in writing the report.
True
True or false: The references section of a research proposal should be in APA style.
True
True or false: A good research proposal helps in defining and formulating the research question.
True
True or false: A research proposal helps in avoiding wasting time in the literature search and data collection stages of the project.
True
True or false: The title of a research proposal should be concise, descriptive, and specific.
True
True or false: A scientific report is typically made up of three main divisions: preliminary material, body, and supplementary material.
True
True or false: Analyzing the task is the first step in writing a scientific report.
True
True or false: Developing a rough plan involves using section headings to assist with organizing the content.
True
True or false: Research is necessary when writing a scientific report.
True
True or false: A research proposal helps in avoiding wasting time in the literature search and data collection stages of the project.
True
True or false: The word limit of a scientific report usually includes the preliminary material and supplementary material.
False
True or false: The purpose of doing research in writing a scientific report is to provide evidence and support for the main findings.
True
True or false: The review of literature section of a research proposal should simply list all the related studies.
False
True or false: The review of literature section of a research proposal should simply list all the related studies.
False
True or false: The research methodology is the least important section of the research proposal.
False
True or false: Every source cited in the paper must be included in the references section of a research proposal.
True
True or false: The Gantt chart is included in the methodology section of a research proposal.
True
True or false: A research proposal is usually 8-12 pages in length.
True
True or false: The abstract/synopsis of a scientific report provides a condensed overview of the entire report.
True
True or false: A good research proposal helps in defining and formulating the research question.
True
True or false: The discussion section of a scientific report relates back to the literature review and introductory statement.
True
True or false: The purpose of a scientific report can be analyzing, persuading, or reporting on an investigation.
True
True or false: The literature review section of a scientific report is typically more extensive than the literature review of a thesis.
False
True or false: The methodology section of a research proposal describes the research sample, data collection method, measurement instruments, and data analysis procedures.
True
True or false: A research proposal helps in avoiding wasting time in the literature search and data collection stages of the project.
True
True or false: The purpose of a scientific report can be analyzing, persuading, or reporting on an investigation.
True
True or false: The abstract/synopsis of a scientific report provides a condensed overview of the entire report.
True
True or false: The results section of a scientific report includes the interpretation of the findings.
False
True or false: The discussion section of a scientific report relates back to the literature review and introductory statement.
True
True or false: The Gantt chart is included in the methodology section of a research proposal.
False
Test your knowledge on scientific writing with this quiz! Learn about the structure of a scientific report, how to write a research proposal, and more. Perfect for Bio 881 students at PNU taking the 5th and 6th lectures.
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