Question 1

How should you present your data in the results section?

Accepted Answer

A)  in text only 
B)  in graphics only 
C)  in a mix of text and graphics appropriate for your audience 
D)  in a table only 
A)  in text only 
B)  in graphics only 
C)  in a mix of text and graphics appropriate for your audience 
D)  in a table only C

Question 2

The references section of a lab report should contain which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  references for all of the sources you consulted, whether or not you cited them in the report 
B)  references for only the sources you cited in the report 
C)  references for only the sources you cited in the body of the report 
D)  references for the sources you cited as well as other sources you want to recommend to readers 
A)  references for all of the sources you consulted, whether or not you cited them in the report 
B)  references for only the sources you cited in the report 
C)  references for only the sources you cited in the body of the report 
D)  references for the sources you cited as well as other sources you want to recommend to readers B

Question 3

According to Chapter 19, where should you write about research data that are atypical or problematic in some way?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the discussion section 
B)  in the results section 
C)  in an appendix 
D)  in the acknowledgments 
A)  in the discussion section 
B)  in the results section 
C)  in an appendix 
D)  in the acknowledgments A

Question 4

Ideally, what will the title and abstract of a report help readers do?

Accepted Answer

Ideally, the title and abstract of a rep

Question 5

Which part of a lab report or a scientific report might be distributed more widely than the report itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  the introduction 
B)  the discussion 
C)  the abstract 
D)  the acknowledgments 
A)  the introduction 
B)  the discussion 
C)  the abstract 
D)  the acknowledgments

Question 6

According to Chapter 19, what is the process of peer review?

Accepted Answer

A)  Professionals evaluate inconsistent data to achieve a breakthrough in understanding. 
B)  Qualified professionals test the replicability of an experiment before publishing an article about it. 
C)  Qualified professionals review and comment on an article before it is published in a professional or academic journal. 
D)  A third party reviews the qualifications of the people in a laboratory before recommending that others use its services. 
A)  Professionals evaluate inconsistent data to achieve a breakthrough in understanding. 
B)  Qualified professionals test the replicability of an experiment before publishing an article about it. 
C)  Qualified professionals review and comment on an article before it is published in a professional or academic journal. 
D)  A third party reviews the qualifications of the people in a laboratory before recommending that others use its services.

Question 7

Which section should include a concise review of previous research relevant to your study?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  methods and materials 
C)  discussion 
D)  appendix 
A)  introduction 
B)  methods and materials 
C)  discussion 
D)  appendix

Question 8

Which of the following actions is unethical?

Accepted Answer

A)  submission of relevant data 
B)  emphasis of relevant data 
C)  omission of uncited sources 
D)  omission of relevant data 
A)  submission of relevant data 
B)  emphasis of relevant data 
C)  omission of uncited sources 
D)  omission of relevant data

Question 9

Which sentence is written in a style that is typical of lab reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twenty samples were divided into two groups. 
B)  We tested twenty samples. 
C)  I tested twenty samples. 
D)  We divided the samples into two groups. 
A)  Twenty samples were divided into two groups. 
B)  We tested twenty samples. 
C)  I tested twenty samples. 
D)  We divided the samples into two groups.

Question 10

The discussion section of a lab report is the appropriate section in which to interpret or explain your findings to readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

You should write the sections of a lab report in the order in which they will appear in the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The acknowledgments section of a lab report is typically used to identify and thank people who have assisted the author during a study or in preparing the report. What is another typical use of the acknowledgments section?

Accepted Answer

Another typical use of the acknowledgmen

Question 13

Which of the following is the LEAST effective title for a lab report or scientific article?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three-dimensional Imaging of Enzymes 
B)  Intensification in the Activity of Lipase Enzyme Using Ultrasonic Irradiation and Stability Studies 
C)  Immunoassays of Fungal Laccases for Screening of Natural Enzymes and Control of Recombinant Enzyme Production 
D)  Evaluation of Butyrate-induced Production of a Mannose-6-phosphorylated Therapeutic Enzyme Using Parallel Bioreactors 
A)  Three-dimensional Imaging of Enzymes 
B)  Intensification in the Activity of Lipase Enzyme Using Ultrasonic Irradiation and Stability Studies 
C)  Immunoassays of Fungal Laccases for Screening of Natural Enzymes and Control of Recombinant Enzyme Production 
D)  Evaluation of Butyrate-induced Production of a Mannose-6-phosphorylated Therapeutic Enzyme Using Parallel Bioreactors

Question 14

Why is it important to follow a standard pattern when writing a lab report?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pattern is built into many available templates. 
B)  The pattern allots space for acknowledgment of peer reviewers. 
C)  The pattern reflects the scientific method used by other scientists and engineers. 
D)  The pattern has major sections in alphabetical order. 
A)  The pattern is built into many available templates. 
B)  The pattern allots space for acknowledgment of peer reviewers. 
C)  The pattern reflects the scientific method used by other scientists and engineers. 
D)  The pattern has major sections in alphabetical order.

Question 15

According to Chapter 19, most lab reports consist of eight basic elements. One is the introduction. What are two other elements found in most lab reports?

Accepted Answer

According to Chapter 19, in addition to

Question 16

The discussion portion of a lab report is also called an analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Chapter 19, which of these is NOT an element common to most lab reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  task schedule 
B)  title 
C)  discussion 
D)  conclusion 
A)  task schedule 
B)  title 
C)  discussion 
D)  conclusion

Question 18

A descriptive abstract states the topics covered in the lab report but doesn't present important results or conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the procedures you performed should you mention in the "Materials and Methods" section of your report?

Accepted Answer

In the "Materials and Methods" section o

Question 20

Science and engineering journals usually instruct authors to use the Modern Language Association (MLA) style guide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Writing Lab Reports

How should you present your data in the results section?

The references section of a lab report should contain which of the following?

According to Chapter 19, where should you write about research data that are atypical or problematic in some way?

Ideally, what will the title and abstract of a report help readers do?

Which part of a lab report or a scientific report might be distributed more widely than the report itself?

According to Chapter 19, what is the process of peer review?

Which section should include a concise review of previous research relevant to your study?

Which of the following actions is unethical?

Which sentence is written in a style that is typical of lab reports?

The discussion section of a lab report is the appropriate section in which to interpret or explain your findings to readers.

You should write the sections of a lab report in the order in which they will appear in the report.

The acknowledgments section of a lab report is typically used to identify and thank people who have assisted the author during a study or in preparing the report. What is another typical use of the acknowledgments section?

Which of the following is the LEAST effective title for a lab report or scientific article?

Why is it important to follow a standard pattern when writing a lab report?

According to Chapter 19, most lab reports consist of eight basic elements. One is the introduction. What are two other elements found in most lab reports?

The discussion portion of a lab report is also called an analysis.

According to Chapter 19, which of these is NOT an element common to most lab reports?

A descriptive abstract states the topics covered in the lab report but doesn't present important results or conclusions.

Which of the procedures you performed should you mention in the "Materials and Methods" section of your report?

Science and engineering journals usually instruct authors to use the Modern Language Association (MLA) style guide.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Evaluating and Testing Technical Documents

Corresponding in Print and Online

Applying for a Job

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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