Writing Technical Papers in English
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What is a common mistake in literature reviews?

  • Not including enough citations
  • Including a methodology section
  • Not building relationships between different existing works (correct)
  • Including too many general references

    • What is the primary purpose of writing a literature review in a technical paper?

  • To summarize existing literature in the field
  • To introduce the methodology of the research
  • To test hypotheses and validate research
  • To evaluate prior work and show relationships between different existing works (correct)

    • What is the purpose of including citations in a literature review?

  • To give credit to the original authors
  • To provide evidence for the research (correct)
  • To show off knowledge of the field
  • To include a comprehensive list of references

    • What question should a literature review answer?

    <p>What are the relationships between key concepts or variables?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of not building relationships between different existing works in a literature review?

    <p>The literature review becomes a summary of existing literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a poor literature review?

    <p>It summarizes existing literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of including a literature review in a technical paper?

    <p>It helps to evaluate prior work and set the context for the research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a literature review in a research paper?

    <p>To evaluate prior work and show relationships between different existing works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the research on coastal erosion and beach profiles?

    <p>To investigate the results of laboratory experiments and field observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of the poor literature review?

    <p>It only summarizes prior research without showing relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the research conducted by JACHOWSKI (1964)?

    <p>It developed a new concrete block design for shore protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a good literature review?

    <p>It shows the relationships between each piece of research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of the research conducted by HOM-MA and HORIKAWA (1964)?

    <p>It was limited to a specific type of seawall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current trend in the area of AS/RS?

    <p>Increasing demand for AS/RS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the study on automated storage and retrieval systems?

    <p>It is increasingly being introduced into the industry and warehousing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the researchers that compared algorithms for handling orders in AR/RS?

    <p>Elsayed and Elsayed and Stern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting field observations in coastal erosion research?

    <p>To understand the phenomenon of coastal erosion and beach profiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using the concrete block design developed by JACHOWSKI (1964)?

    <p>It reduces wave run-up and overtopping, and scour at the base or toe of the seawall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of the research by Karasawa et al., Azadivar, and Parry et al.?

    <p>Design of an AS/RS and determination of its throughput</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the finding of Normandin's report on a specific case?

    <p>Using the 'best-size' container results in considerable savings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of Kadosh's simulation model?

    <p>Container size and warehouse capacity considerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approach used in the presented analytical framework?

    <p>Series of generalizations and specific assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a good literature review, as demonstrated in the example?

    <p>Grouping similar information and showing relationships between researchers' work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the presented analytical framework?

    <p>To approximate the optimal size of a warehouse container</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the study conducted in the Warri metropolis?

    <p>To assess the health risks posed by air pollutants to residents and visitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of air pollutants in the Warri metropolis?

    <p>Fossil fuel combustion and road traffic emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the study's recommendation?

    <p>To highlight the urgent need for effective air quality management strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the study's finding that the concentrations of air pollutants exceeded the WHO's ambient air quality guidelines?

    <p>It highlights the need for effective air quality management strategies to protect public health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the table example provided?

    <p>To present the observation summary statistics for Ontario, Canada in 2005</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the study's finding that the concentrations of air pollutants were higher in the dry season than in the wet season?

    <p>It highlights the importance of seasonal variations in air quality management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the organizational structure of the paper?

    <p>Title, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the discussion section of the paper?

    <p>To discuss the implications of the study's findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of a Methodology section in a report imply?

    <p>The authors explained how the study was performed in examples 1 and 2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of the sections in a research paper?

    <p>Title, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a caption in a figure?

    <p>To provide additional information about the figure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to present figures and tables in a research paper?

    <p>Create figures and tables first, and then insert into the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of mentioning the location of a study in a research paper?

    <p>It helps to identify the study area and its characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing a temperature range in a research paper?

    <p>To provide information about the climate of the study area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of providing the latitude and longitude of a study area?

    <p>It helps to identify the exact location of the study area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing a population size in a research paper?

    <p>To provide context about the study area and its characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Writing Technical Papers in English

    • A technical paper typically consists of several sections: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.

    Literature Review

    • The purpose of a literature review is to evaluate prior work in the research area, show relationships between different existing work, and set the context for the research.
    • Common mistakes in literature reviews include:
      • Summarizing existing literature without building relationships between them.
      • Not providing reasons for including a citation.
      • Citing articles without discussing their content and relevance.
      • Including both good and bad work without distinction.
      • Having too many general references or too few specific references.
    • A literature review should answer questions such as:
      • What do we already know in the immediate area concerned?
      • What are the characteristics of key concepts or main factors?
      • What are the relationships between these concepts, factors, or variables?
      • Where are the inconsistencies or shortcomings in our knowledge?
      • What views need to be further tested?
      • Why is the research problem being studied?
      • What contribution can the present study be expected to make?

    Example of a Poor Literature Review

    • A poor literature review typically only summarizes prior research without showing relationships between them or to the current research.

    Example of a Good Literature Review

    • A good literature review groups similar information, shows relationships between different researchers' work, and highlights similarities and differences.
    • It provides a framework for understanding the research area and sets the context for the current research.

    Methodology

    • The methodology section should explain how the study was performed.

    Results

    • Results should be presented in a clear and concise manner, using figures and tables to support the data.
    • Every figure should have a caption, and every table should have a title.
    • Figures and tables should be placed after they are mentioned in the text and should be summarized in the text.

    Discussion

    • The discussion section should interpret the results and discuss their implications.

    Conclusion

    • The conclusion should summarize the main findings and implications of the study.

    Recommendation

    • Based on the findings, recommendations should be made for future research or action.

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