Question 1

Three steps in the writing process include prewriting,rewriting and what?

Accepted Answer

A) integrating data 
B) calculating 
C) data processing 
D) composing 
A) integrating data 
B) calculating 
C) data processing 
D) composing

Question 2

The purpose of a research report is to tell others what the researcher did,how he did it,and

Accepted Answer

A) how much it cost. 
B) where it took place. 
C) why he did it. 
D) what he discovered. 
A) how much it cost. 
B) where it took place. 
C) why he did it. 
D) what he discovered.

Question 3

The tone in a research report should use a whimsical tone to express humor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Prewriting means that a researcher

Accepted Answer

A) relaxes until a consultant finishes the initial footwork. 
B) takes a 6-month break before writing. 
C) begins with a file folder full of notes,outlines,and lists. 
D) writes a preliminary final report before analyzing the data. 
A) relaxes until a consultant finishes the initial footwork. 
B) takes a 6-month break before writing. 
C) begins with a file folder full of notes,outlines,and lists. 
D) writes a preliminary final report before analyzing the data.

Question 5

List two suggestions for improvement in the rewriting process.

Accepted Answer

mechanics,usage,voic

Question 6

An essential part of the research process where the researcher communicates the results of her study is the

Accepted Answer

A) final speech. 
B) congratulatory party. 
C) research report. 
D) report card. 
A) final speech. 
B) congratulatory party. 
C) research report. 
D) report card.

Question 7

A written document that summarizes the way a study was conducted and its major findings is called a(n)___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A written document that summarizes the way...

Question 8

______________________is part of the rewriting process in which a researcher moves ideas around or adds and subtracts ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________is part of the rewriting process in...

Question 9

Dr.Van Offer is contemplating submission of a research proposal to an organization that is completely unknown to him.The RFP from the organization is very vague about its funding policies; and Dr.Van Offer is unsure whether his research is appropriate to the organizationȇs funding mission.What are his next steps? Should he just forget the submission?

Accepted Answer

He should check out the organization onl

Question 10

The research report is the first step in the research process,essential for planning the research from beginning until end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A research report should be written for a scientifically literate audience.What three things did Hurd suggest that a scientifically literate person should be able to do?

Accepted Answer

-distinguish experts from uninformed peo

Question 12

Discuss three reasons for returning to the literature after completing data collection and analysis.

Accepted Answer

Time has passed between the beginning an

Question 13

The data are presented in the ȈResults and TablesȈ section.They are also discussed,analyzed and/or interpreted in this same section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When a researcher uses another personȇs ideas or thoughts,but uses his own wording,this is called

Accepted Answer

A) paraphrasing. 
B) identity theft. 
C) plagiarism. 
D) intellectual property. 
A) paraphrasing. 
B) identity theft. 
C) plagiarism. 
D) intellectual property.

Question 15

A researcher can demonstrate an ability to complete a proposed qualitative project in what two ways?

Accepted Answer

-A well-written proposal with

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a reason why qualitative research reports are longer than quantitative research?

Accepted Answer

A) It is difficult to condense data that are in the form of words,pictures,or sentences. 
B) Providing evidence often means offering readers specific quotes and extended examples. 
C) Quantitative researchers have less information that they wish to share. 
D) Qualitative researchers want to create a subjective sense of empathy and understanding of real people,events and settings with highly detailed descriptions. 
A) It is difficult to condense data that are in the form of words,pictures,or sentences. 
B) Providing evidence often means offering readers specific quotes and extended examples. 
C) Quantitative researchers have less information that they wish to share. 
D) Qualitative researchers want to create a subjective sense of empathy and understanding of real people,events and settings with highly detailed descriptions.

Question 17

When writing for the public,an author should

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A) use technical language. 
B) eliminate all pictures. 
C) provide concrete examples that cannot be misinterpreted. 
D) reference other authors so that the public can access more information. 
A) use technical language. 
B) eliminate all pictures. 
C) provide concrete examples that cannot be misinterpreted. 
D) reference other authors so that the public can access more information.

Question 18

When writing a report on field research,the report is typically organized in two different ways.What are they?

Accepted Answer

by chronol

Question 19

An executive summary has more detail than an abstract because

Accepted Answer

A) it gives the entire report more depth. 
B) many practitioners and policy makers only read the executive summary and then just skim parts of the full report. 
C) it focuses the reader. 
D) readers may want to just read the short version to see if there is any quality info in the full report. 
A) it gives the entire report more depth. 
B) many practitioners and policy makers only read the executive summary and then just skim parts of the full report. 
C) it focuses the reader. 
D) readers may want to just read the short version to see if there is any quality info in the full report.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for submitting a successful research proposal to a funding source?

Accepted Answer

A) Include all of the researcherȇs personal data (including social security number,telephone number,marital status,etc.)on the front page of the proposal. 
B) Follow all directions in detail. 
C) Submit the entire proposal by the date deadline. 
D) Include required letters of support. 
A) Include all of the researcherȇs personal data (including social security number,telephone number,marital status,etc.)on the front page of the proposal. 
B) Follow all directions in detail. 
C) Submit the entire proposal by the date deadline. 
D) Include required letters of support.

Three steps in the writing process include prewriting,rewriting and what?

The purpose of a research report is to tell others what the researcher did,how he did it,and

The tone in a research report should use a whimsical tone to express humor.

Prewriting means that a researcher

List two suggestions for improvement in the rewriting process.

An essential part of the research process where the researcher communicates the results of her study is the

A written document that summarizes the way a study was conducted and its major findings is called a(n)___________.

______________________is part of the rewriting process in which a researcher moves ideas around or adds and subtracts ideas.

The research report is the first step in the research process,essential for planning the research from beginning until end.

A research report should be written for a scientifically literate audience.What three things did Hurd suggest that a scientifically literate person should be able to do?

Discuss three reasons for returning to the literature after completing data collection and analysis.

The data are presented in the ȈResults and TablesȈ section.They are also discussed,analyzed and/or interpreted in this same section.

When a researcher uses another personȇs ideas or thoughts,but uses his own wording,this is called

A researcher can demonstrate an ability to complete a proposed qualitative project in what two ways?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why qualitative research reports are longer than quantitative research?

When writing for the public,an author should

When writing a report on field research,the report is typically organized in two different ways.What are they?

An executive summary has more detail than an abstract because

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for submitting a successful research proposal to a funding source?

Why Do Research

Planning a Study

Becoming an Ethical Researcher

Sampling, How to Select a Few to Represent the Many

Measuring Social Life, How Many How Much What Type

The Survey: Asking People Questions

The Experiment

Research With Non-Reactive Measures

Making Sense of the Numbers

Observing People in Natural Settings

Looking at the Past and Across Cultures

Filters

Exam 12: Writing a Research Report

Three steps in the writing process include prewriting,rewriting and what?

The purpose of a research report is to tell others what the researcher did,how he did it,and

The tone in a research report should use a whimsical tone to express humor.

Prewriting means that a researcher

List two suggestions for improvement in the rewriting process.

An essential part of the research process where the researcher communicates the results of her study is the

A written document that summarizes the way a study was conducted and its major findings is called a(n)___________.

______________________is part of the rewriting process in which a researcher moves ideas around or adds and subtracts ideas.

The research report is the first step in the research process,essential for planning the research from beginning until end.

A research report should be written for a scientifically literate audience.What three things did Hurd suggest that a scientifically literate person should be able to do?

Discuss three reasons for returning to the literature after completing data collection and analysis.

The data are presented in the ȈResults and TablesȈ section.They are also discussed,analyzed and/or interpreted in this same section.

When a researcher uses another personȇs ideas or thoughts,but uses his own wording,this is called

A researcher can demonstrate an ability to complete a proposed qualitative project in what two ways?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why qualitative research reports are longer than quantitative research?

When writing for the public,an author should

When writing a report on field research,the report is typically organized in two different ways.What are they?

An executive summary has more detail than an abstract because

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for submitting a successful research proposal to a funding source?

Why Do Research

Planning a Study

Becoming an Ethical Researcher

Sampling, How to Select a Few to Represent the Many

Measuring Social Life, How Many How Much What Type

The Survey: Asking People Questions

The Experiment

Research With Non-Reactive Measures

Making Sense of the Numbers

Observing People in Natural Settings

Looking at the Past and Across Cultures

Filters