Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a response an author receives after a journal has reviewed the initial submission of a manuscript?

Accepted Answer

A) submit again next year 
B) revise and resubmit 
C) accepted as is 
D) rejected 
A) submit again next year 
B) revise and resubmit 
C) accepted as is 
D) rejected A

Question 2

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement.
-Call for Papers

Accepted Answer

A) Posting that requests scholars send in manuscripts to be considered for a conference/convention or for journal publication. 
B) Form of conference presentation by which three or more individuals discuss a common topic in an informal format. 
C) Form of poster presentation in which the researcher has an opportunity to discuss her or his poster with top-notch academics in the field of communication who specialize in a specific content area. 
D) Process whereby an individual's scholarly work is critiqued by people who also conduct research in a specific area to make sure the new scholarly work is of a quality worthy of publication. 
E) A visual representation of data, information, or knowledge condensed into a combination of images and text designed to help viewers grasp complex information quickly and clearly. 
A) Posting that requests scholars send in manuscripts to be considered for a conference/convention or for journal publication. 
B) Form of conference presentation by which three or more individuals discuss a common topic in an informal format. 
C) Form of poster presentation in which the researcher has an opportunity to discuss her or his poster with top-notch academics in the field of communication who specialize in a specific content area. 
D) Process whereby an individual's scholarly work is critiqued by people who also conduct research in a specific area to make sure the new scholarly work is of a quality worthy of publication. 
E) A visual representation of data, information, or knowledge condensed into a combination of images and text designed to help viewers grasp complex information quickly and clearly. A

Question 3

Donna receives a review from Communication Education asking for a series of changes to be made before her article can be accepted for publication. The editor asks Donna to make the changes and then submit the manuscript to the reviewers. What type of decision has been made?

Accepted Answer

A) rejection 
B) revise and resubmit 
C) accept with conditions 
D) publish pending revisions 
A) rejection 
B) revise and resubmit 
C) accept with conditions 
D) publish pending revisions B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a tip for presenting papers at conferences addressed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) do not read the audience your paper 
B) make sure you know how much time you have to present 
C) when discussing the literature review, give only the necessary highlights 
D) always stand during the presentation 
A) do not read the audience your paper 
B) make sure you know how much time you have to present 
C) when discussing the literature review, give only the necessary highlights 
D) always stand during the presentation

Question 5

The abstract should be written before completing the discussion section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement.
-Peer Review

Accepted Answer

A) Posting that requests scholars send in manuscripts to be considered for a conference/convention or for journal publication. 
B) Form of conference presentation by which three or more individuals discuss a common topic in an informal format. 
C) Form of poster presentation in which the researcher has an opportunity to discuss her or his poster with top-notch academics in the field of communication who specialize in a specific content area. 
D) Process whereby an individual's scholarly work is critiqued by people who also conduct research in a specific area to make sure the new scholarly work is of a quality worthy of publication. 
E) A visual representation of data, information, or knowledge condensed into a combination of images and text designed to help viewers grasp complex information quickly and clearly. 
A) Posting that requests scholars send in manuscripts to be considered for a conference/convention or for journal publication. 
B) Form of conference presentation by which three or more individuals discuss a common topic in an informal format. 
C) Form of poster presentation in which the researcher has an opportunity to discuss her or his poster with top-notch academics in the field of communication who specialize in a specific content area. 
D) Process whereby an individual's scholarly work is critiqued by people who also conduct research in a specific area to make sure the new scholarly work is of a quality worthy of publication. 
E) A visual representation of data, information, or knowledge condensed into a combination of images and text designed to help viewers grasp complex information quickly and clearly.

Question 7

Why is peer review important in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

Peer review is a fundamental component o

Question 8

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement.
-Scholar-to-Scholar

Accepted Answer

A) Posting that requests scholars send in manuscripts to be considered for a conference/convention or for journal publication. 
B) Form of conference presentation by which three or more individuals discuss a common topic in an informal format. 
C) Form of poster presentation in which the researcher has an opportunity to discuss her or his poster with top-notch academics in the field of communication who specialize in a specific content area. 
D) Process whereby an individual's scholarly work is critiqued by people who also conduct research in a specific area to make sure the new scholarly work is of a quality worthy of publication. 
E) A visual representation of data, information, or knowledge condensed into a combination of images and text designed to help viewers grasp complex information quickly and clearly. 
A) Posting that requests scholars send in manuscripts to be considered for a conference/convention or for journal publication. 
B) Form of conference presentation by which three or more individuals discuss a common topic in an informal format. 
C) Form of poster presentation in which the researcher has an opportunity to discuss her or his poster with top-notch academics in the field of communication who specialize in a specific content area. 
D) Process whereby an individual's scholarly work is critiqued by people who also conduct research in a specific area to make sure the new scholarly work is of a quality worthy of publication. 
E) A visual representation of data, information, or knowledge condensed into a combination of images and text designed to help viewers grasp complex information quickly and clearly.

Question 9

Which of the following is a correct element for making a stellar poster?

Accepted Answer

A) don't double space on a poster 
B) use black and white to make it easier to read 
C) put as much of your paper as possible on the poster 
D) use a 12-point Times New Roman font 
A) don't double space on a poster 
B) use black and white to make it easier to read 
C) put as much of your paper as possible on the poster 
D) use a 12-point Times New Roman font

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT something a researcher should do when presenting a paper at a conference?

Accepted Answer

A) start the presentation by introducing the title and providing a short background on how the project was initiated 
B) introduce as much research background possible to help the audience understand your variables 
C) explain the methods in your study 
D) systematically deliver your results 
A) start the presentation by introducing the title and providing a short background on how the project was initiated 
B) introduce as much research background possible to help the audience understand your variables 
C) explain the methods in your study 
D) systematically deliver your results

Question 11

According to the text, what is the average acceptance rate for most communication journals?

Accepted Answer

A) 10%-20% 
B) 20%-30% 
C) 30%-40% 
D) 50%-80% 
A) 10%-20% 
B) 20%-30% 
C) 30%-40% 
D) 50%-80%

Question 12

The discussion section allows the researcher to create links between the study and previous work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A ____________ is a posting that requests scholars send in manuscripts to be considered for a conference/convention or for journal publication.

Accepted Answer

A) call for papers 
B) review of research 
C) poster session 
D) respondent 
A) call for papers 
B) review of research 
C) poster session 
D) respondent

Question 14

Describe the types of responses an author might receive from a journal editor.

Accepted Answer

An author submitting a manuscript to a j

Question 15

Adolfo is presenting his research on mindfulness and religion at a conference. After he has finished discussing his research and the other panel members have discussed their research, a known scholar in the field stands up and starts providing feedback about the studies presented. Who is this person providing the feedback?

Accepted Answer

A) a scholar-to-scholar mentor 
B) a research counselor 
C) an analysist 
D) a respondent 
A) a scholar-to-scholar mentor 
B) a research counselor 
C) an analysist 
D) a respondent

Question 16

At the Eastern Communication Association meeting, a group of six scholars were invited to talk about their perceptions of the usefulness of Web 2.0 technology for the classroom. What type of presentation is this?

Accepted Answer

A) paper presentation 
B) poster presentation 
C) panel discussion 
D) key note address 
A) paper presentation 
B) poster presentation 
C) panel discussion 
D) key note address

Question 17

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement.
-Panel Discussion

Accepted Answer

A) Posting that requests scholars send in manuscripts to be considered for a conference/convention or for journal publication. 
B) Form of conference presentation by which three or more individuals discuss a common topic in an informal format. 
C) Form of poster presentation in which the researcher has an opportunity to discuss her or his poster with top-notch academics in the field of communication who specialize in a specific content area. 
D) Process whereby an individual's scholarly work is critiqued by people who also conduct research in a specific area to make sure the new scholarly work is of a quality worthy of publication. 
E) A visual representation of data, information, or knowledge condensed into a combination of images and text designed to help viewers grasp complex information quickly and clearly. 
A) Posting that requests scholars send in manuscripts to be considered for a conference/convention or for journal publication. 
B) Form of conference presentation by which three or more individuals discuss a common topic in an informal format. 
C) Form of poster presentation in which the researcher has an opportunity to discuss her or his poster with top-notch academics in the field of communication who specialize in a specific content area. 
D) Process whereby an individual's scholarly work is critiqued by people who also conduct research in a specific area to make sure the new scholarly work is of a quality worthy of publication. 
E) A visual representation of data, information, or knowledge condensed into a combination of images and text designed to help viewers grasp complex information quickly and clearly.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a goal of a discussion section?

Accepted Answer

A) Summarize the major results or findings of the study. 
B) Discuss the relationship between the findings and previous research. 
C) Introduce new results that a researcher finds interesting. 
D) Discuss the implications of the findings, and suggest future research directions. 
A) Summarize the major results or findings of the study. 
B) Discuss the relationship between the findings and previous research. 
C) Introduce new results that a researcher finds interesting. 
D) Discuss the implications of the findings, and suggest future research directions.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation given by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe for writing journalistically about statistical information for the general public?

Accepted Answer

A) Use bulleted lists for easy scanning. 
B) Each paragraph should have a single main idea. 
C) Use as many decimal places necessary to ensure the accuracy of one's results. 
D) Include URLs or electronic links to provide your reader with a full report containing further information. 
A) Use bulleted lists for easy scanning. 
B) Each paragraph should have a single main idea. 
C) Use as many decimal places necessary to ensure the accuracy of one's results. 
D) Include URLs or electronic links to provide your reader with a full report containing further information.

Question 20

Randy has been invited to present his poster at the National Communication Association Conference. In addition, Randy has the opportunity to discuss his poster with a top-notch scholar in the field of communication. What type of presentation will Randy engage in when he meets with the communication scholar?

Accepted Answer

A) paper presentation 
B) poster presentation 
C) panel discussion 
D) scholar-to-scholar presentation 
A) paper presentation 
B) poster presentation 
C) panel discussion 
D) scholar-to-scholar presentation

Which of the following is NOT a response an author receives after a journal has reviewed the initial submission of a manuscript?

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Call for Papers

Donna receives a review from Communication Education asking for a series of changes to be made before her article can be accepted for publication. The editor asks Donna to make the changes and then submit the manuscript to the reviewers. What type of decision has been made?

Which of the following is NOT a tip for presenting papers at conferences addressed in the text?

The abstract should be written before completing the discussion section.

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Peer Review

Why is peer review important in academic writing?

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Scholar-to-Scholar

Which of the following is a correct element for making a stellar poster?

Which of the following is NOT something a researcher should do when presenting a paper at a conference?

According to the text, what is the average acceptance rate for most communication journals?

The discussion section allows the researcher to create links between the study and previous work.

A ____________ is a posting that requests scholars send in manuscripts to be considered for a conference/convention or for journal publication.

Describe the types of responses an author might receive from a journal editor.

At the Eastern Communication Association meeting, a group of six scholars were invited to talk about their perceptions of the usefulness of Web 2.0 technology for the classroom. What type of presentation is this?

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Panel Discussion

Which of the following is NOT a goal of a discussion section?

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation given by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe for writing journalistically about statistical information for the general public?

An Introduction to Communication Research

Empirical Research

Research Ethics

Searching for Previous Research and American Psychological Association Style

Research Structure and Literature Reviews

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

Statistical Tests and Concepts in Research Analysis

Filters

Exam 20: Presenting Research

Which of the following is NOT a response an author receives after a journal has reviewed the initial submission of a manuscript?

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Call for Papers

Donna receives a review from Communication Education asking for a series of changes to be made before her article can be accepted for publication. The editor asks Donna to make the changes and then submit the manuscript to the reviewers. What type of decision has been made?

Which of the following is NOT a tip for presenting papers at conferences addressed in the text?

The abstract should be written before completing the discussion section.

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Peer Review

Why is peer review important in academic writing?

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Scholar-to-Scholar

Which of the following is a correct element for making a stellar poster?

Which of the following is NOT something a researcher should do when presenting a paper at a conference?

According to the text, what is the average acceptance rate for most communication journals?

The discussion section allows the researcher to create links between the study and previous work.

A ____________ is a posting that requests scholars send in manuscripts to be considered for a conference/convention or for journal publication.

Describe the types of responses an author might receive from a journal editor.

At the Eastern Communication Association meeting, a group of six scholars were invited to talk about their perceptions of the usefulness of Web 2.0 technology for the classroom. What type of presentation is this?

Match each of the following terms with the correct statement. -Panel Discussion

Which of the following is NOT a goal of a discussion section?

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation given by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe for writing journalistically about statistical information for the general public?

An Introduction to Communication Research

Empirical Research

Research Ethics

Searching for Previous Research and American Psychological Association Style

Research Structure and Literature Reviews

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

Statistical Tests and Concepts in Research Analysis

Filters