Question 1

___________ are more general stories that can apply to a variety of different contexts.

Accepted Answer

A) adages 
B) illustrations 
C) rhetorical question 
D) quotation 
A) adages 
B) illustrations 
C) rhetorical question 
D) quotation B

Question 2

When writing a report for non-academic purposes, the executive summary serves a similar function to which part of an academic paper?

Accepted Answer

A) abstract 
B) methods 
C) rationale 
D) results 
A) abstract 
B) methods 
C) rationale 
D) results A

Question 3

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement.
-Espousal of Credibility

Accepted Answer

A) Location of hypothesis in a research paper. 
B) Supporting one's assertions through the citation of empirical research. 
C) Using an example to explain one's topic. 
D) Helps readers understand who the participants were and how the study was conducted. 
E) Where technical terms are defined in a research paper. 
A) Location of hypothesis in a research paper. 
B) Supporting one's assertions through the citation of empirical research. 
C) Using an example to explain one's topic. 
D) Helps readers understand who the participants were and how the study was conducted. 
E) Where technical terms are defined in a research paper. B

Question 4

An abstract is a short paragraph at the end of a scholarly paper that concisely and comprehensively explains the content of the paper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The first step in writing a literature review is to determine the type of study you are conducting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a traditional research article, which of the following is the correct order for the major sections in a paper?

Accepted Answer

A) literature review, method, discussion, results, references, rationale 
B) results, literature review, rationale, method, references, discussion 
C) literature review, rationale, method, results, discussion, references 
D) discussion, results, references, literature review, rationale, method 
A) literature review, method, discussion, results, references, rationale 
B) results, literature review, rationale, method, references, discussion 
C) literature review, rationale, method, results, discussion, references 
D) discussion, results, references, literature review, rationale, method

Question 7

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement.
-Using a Story or Illustration

Accepted Answer

A) Location of hypothesis in a research paper. 
B) Supporting one's assertions through the citation of empirical research. 
C) Using an example to explain one's topic. 
D) Helps readers understand who the participants were and how the study was conducted. 
E) Where technical terms are defined in a research paper. 
A) Location of hypothesis in a research paper. 
B) Supporting one's assertions through the citation of empirical research. 
C) Using an example to explain one's topic. 
D) Helps readers understand who the participants were and how the study was conducted. 
E) Where technical terms are defined in a research paper.

Question 8

The introduction of the literature review should include a clear thesis statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In corporate America, which section of a report is the most likely to be read section?

Accepted Answer

A) executive summary 
B) objectives and scope 
C) project background 
D) results and recommendations 
A) executive summary 
B) objectives and scope 
C) project background 
D) results and recommendations

Question 10

Janice is writing a literature review about hypergender ideology. She starts by exploring understandings of gender in the 1970s, then explores research from the 1980s and 90s, and ends by discussing modern conceptualizations of gender in the 21st Century. What literature review format has Janice used?

Accepted Answer

A) categorical/topical 
B) chronological 
C) problem-cause-solution 
D) psychological 
A) categorical/topical 
B) chronological 
C) problem-cause-solution 
D) psychological

Question 11

Which of the following is a common pitfall when writing literature reviews?

Accepted Answer

A) using academic definitions for key terms 
B) utilizing numerous direct quotations to ensure you don't plagiarize 
C) including definitions for important key terms 
D) including transition sentences between the major parts of your literature review 
A) using academic definitions for key terms 
B) utilizing numerous direct quotations to ensure you don't plagiarize 
C) including definitions for important key terms 
D) including transition sentences between the major parts of your literature review

Question 12

In her study examining religious communication, Aliya decides to include sections in her paper on religious communication apprehension, perceptions of religious evangelism, and religious fundamentalism. What literature review format has Aliya opted to use?

Accepted Answer

A) cause and effect 
B) problem-cause-solution 
C) general to specific 
D) categorical/topical 
A) cause and effect 
B) problem-cause-solution 
C) general to specific 
D) categorical/topical

Question 13

Explain the purpose of the discussion section of a research study.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the discussion section of

Question 14

In the results section of a research paper there should be one to two pages for each hypothesis or research question, fully explaining what the results for each means.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An abstract should be all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) accurate 
B) self-contained 
C) concise 
D) inclusive of direct quotations 
A) accurate 
B) self-contained 
C) concise 
D) inclusive of direct quotations

Question 16

Explain different methods for laying out a review of literature.

Accepted Answer

There are several methods for laying out

Question 17

In Benji's literature review on anxiety and health, he has grouped the information into three different categories: why anxiety is problematic for health, what causes anxiety, and solutions to the problem. What literature review format is Benji using?

Accepted Answer

A) categorical/topical 
B) chronological 
C) problem-cause-solution 
D) psychological 
A) categorical/topical 
B) chronological 
C) problem-cause-solution 
D) psychological

Question 18

The first step in the introduction of a paper should be to demonstrate why the topic is significant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Demographic information that describes the participants in a research study is presented in the results section of a paper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement.
-Methods Section

Accepted Answer

A) Location of hypothesis in a research paper. 
B) Supporting one's assertions through the citation of empirical research. 
C) Using an example to explain one's topic. 
D) Helps readers understand who the participants were and how the study was conducted. 
E) Where technical terms are defined in a research paper. 
A) Location of hypothesis in a research paper. 
B) Supporting one's assertions through the citation of empirical research. 
C) Using an example to explain one's topic. 
D) Helps readers understand who the participants were and how the study was conducted. 
E) Where technical terms are defined in a research paper.

___________ are more general stories that can apply to a variety of different contexts.

When writing a report for non-academic purposes, the executive summary serves a similar function to which part of an academic paper?

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Espousal of Credibility

An abstract is a short paragraph at the end of a scholarly paper that concisely and comprehensively explains the content of the paper.

The first step in writing a literature review is to determine the type of study you are conducting.

In a traditional research article, which of the following is the correct order for the major sections in a paper?

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Using a Story or Illustration

The introduction of the literature review should include a clear thesis statement.

In corporate America, which section of a report is the most likely to be read section?

Which of the following is a common pitfall when writing literature reviews?

In her study examining religious communication, Aliya decides to include sections in her paper on religious communication apprehension, perceptions of religious evangelism, and religious fundamentalism. What literature review format has Aliya opted to use?

Explain the purpose of the discussion section of a research study.

In the results section of a research paper there should be one to two pages for each hypothesis or research question, fully explaining what the results for each means.

An abstract should be all of the following EXCEPT:

Explain different methods for laying out a review of literature.

In Benji's literature review on anxiety and health, he has grouped the information into three different categories: why anxiety is problematic for health, what causes anxiety, and solutions to the problem. What literature review format is Benji using?

The first step in the introduction of a paper should be to demonstrate why the topic is significant.

Demographic information that describes the participants in a research study is presented in the results section of a paper.

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Methods Section

An Introduction to Communication Research

Empirical Research

Research Ethics

Searching for Previous Research and American Psychological Association Style

Variables

Measurement

Reliability and Validity

Survey Research

Content Analysis

Experimental Design

Sampling Methods

Hypothesis Testing

Descriptive Statistics

Chi-Square 2 Test of Independence

Independent Samples T Tests

One-Way Analysis of Variance

Correlation

Regression

Presenting Research

Statistical Tests and Concepts in Research Analysis

Filters

Exam 5: Research Structure and Literature Reviews

___________ are more general stories that can apply to a variety of different contexts.

When writing a report for non-academic purposes, the executive summary serves a similar function to which part of an academic paper?

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Espousal of Credibility

An abstract is a short paragraph at the end of a scholarly paper that concisely and comprehensively explains the content of the paper.

The first step in writing a literature review is to determine the type of study you are conducting.

In a traditional research article, which of the following is the correct order for the major sections in a paper?

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Using a Story or Illustration

The introduction of the literature review should include a clear thesis statement.

In corporate America, which section of a report is the most likely to be read section?

Which of the following is a common pitfall when writing literature reviews?

In her study examining religious communication, Aliya decides to include sections in her paper on religious communication apprehension, perceptions of religious evangelism, and religious fundamentalism. What literature review format has Aliya opted to use?

Explain the purpose of the discussion section of a research study.

In the results section of a research paper there should be one to two pages for each hypothesis or research question, fully explaining what the results for each means.

An abstract should be all of the following EXCEPT:

Explain different methods for laying out a review of literature.

In Benji's literature review on anxiety and health, he has grouped the information into three different categories: why anxiety is problematic for health, what causes anxiety, and solutions to the problem. What literature review format is Benji using?

The first step in the introduction of a paper should be to demonstrate why the topic is significant.

Demographic information that describes the participants in a research study is presented in the results section of a paper.

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Methods Section

An Introduction to Communication Research

Empirical Research

Research Ethics

Searching for Previous Research and American Psychological Association Style

Variables

Measurement

Reliability and Validity

Survey Research

Content Analysis

Experimental Design

Sampling Methods

Hypothesis Testing

Descriptive Statistics

Chi-Square 2 Test of Independence

Independent Samples T Tests

One-Way Analysis of Variance

Correlation

Regression

Presenting Research

Statistical Tests and Concepts in Research Analysis

Filters