17 Questions
How should the Results section be written?
In the past tense
Which of the following is NOT a method suggested for presenting data in a research paper?
In a video
What is the primary purpose of the Results section in a research paper?
To summarize and illustrate findings
When writing the Methods section of a manuscript, what should be done if the method is new?
Provide all details
In a research paper, why are tables considered appropriate for large or complicated data sets?
To explain clearly in text
What is the recommended way of organizing methods in a scientific paper?
Organizing methods under subheadings with related methods described together
What should accompany all figures and tables in a research paper?
A textual presentation of key findings
How should the experimental design be described in a scientific paper?
Describe the experimental design in detail using past tense
What information must be accurately identified when mentioning experimental animals, plants, or microorganisms?
Genus, species, and strain
When describing human subjects in a research paper, what information should be clearly stated?
Sex, age, weight, and selection criteria
How should chemicals be described in a scientific paper?
Providing exact technical specifications and source or method of preparation
What is a suggested rule for a good introduction in a research paper?
Presenting the nature and scope of the problem investigated
When writing the Introduction, which of the following is NOT recommended?
Stating the principal results of the investigation
What tense should be used when referring to work that has already been published?
Present tense
What is one key aspect of writing the Materials and Methods section in a research paper?
Providing full details for reproducibility
Which type of literature is recommended to cite when writing a research paper?
Peer-reviewed scientific literature
What should be avoided when writing the Introduction of a research paper?
Including unfocused reviews of previous research
Learn the essential guidelines for writing clear and reproducible methods in scientific manuscripts. Understand how to present results effectively in the past tense, as the core of the paper, to communicate new knowledge.
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