Question 1

How should your conclusions differ from your findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your conclusions discuss your interpretation of the key literature independently of the facts you present as findings 
B)  Your conclusions repeat the facts you present as your findings but relate them to the literature review 
C)  Your conclusions include your interpretation and application of the facts you present as your findings 
D)  There is no difference, they are the same 
A)  Your conclusions discuss your interpretation of the key literature independently of the facts you present as findings 
B)  Your conclusions repeat the facts you present as your findings but relate them to the literature review 
C)  Your conclusions include your interpretation and application of the facts you present as your findings 
D)  There is no difference, they are the same

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a problem in writing up your research on a topic with which you are very familiar?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is hard to put yourself in an uninformed reader's position 
B)  You will have too little meaningful material 
C)  It can be hard to simplify complex material and ideas 
D)  You may assume your reader knows more than they do 
A)  It is hard to put yourself in an uninformed reader's position 
B)  You will have too little meaningful material 
C)  It can be hard to simplify complex material and ideas 
D)  You may assume your reader knows more than they do

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a very good way to write clearer sentences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make them longer 
B)  Make them shorter 
C)  Proper punctuation 
D)  Avoid splitting clauses 
A)  Make them longer 
B)  Make them shorter 
C)  Proper punctuation 
D)  Avoid splitting clauses

Question 4

What is an "abstract"?

Accepted Answer

A)  A short summary of the complete content of your report 
B)  The same as your introduction 
C)  The report you submit to your host organisation 
D)  A short summary of only the findings of your report 
A)  A short summary of the complete content of your report 
B)  The same as your introduction 
C)  The report you submit to your host organisation 
D)  A short summary of only the findings of your report

Question 5

"The ability to judge materials or methods in terms of internal accuracy and consistency or by comparison with external criteria." What is being described here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Referencing 
B)  Description 
C)  Synthesis 
D)  Evaluation 
A)  Referencing 
B)  Description 
C)  Synthesis 
D)  Evaluation

Question 6

Details about the participants who took part in your study are best included in the ________ chapter.

Accepted Answer

A)  Methods 
B)  Results 
C)  Introduction 
D)  Literature Review 
A)  Methods 
B)  Results 
C)  Introduction 
D)  Literature Review

Question 7

If you wish to include recommendations in your research report, it is a good idea to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  State their formulation as an explicit research objective 
B)  Not mention them until the very end of the report 
C)  Include them instead of more general conclusions to avoid excessive length 
D)  They should always be included in a research report 
A)  State their formulation as an explicit research objective 
B)  Not mention them until the very end of the report 
C)  Include them instead of more general conclusions to avoid excessive length 
D)  They should always be included in a research report

Question 8

Which of these is NOT likely to be an effective oral presentation strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use few slides containing as much information as possible 
B)  Build breaks into your presentation delivery 
C)  Use visuals for clarification only 
D)  Tailor the content to suit your audience 
A)  Use few slides containing as much information as possible 
B)  Build breaks into your presentation delivery 
C)  Use visuals for clarification only 
D)  Tailor the content to suit your audience

Question 9

Using your project conclusions chapter is the best way to structure an oral presentation of your work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these report structures is likely to be most appropriate for a deductive research project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Method, Literature Review, Results, Conclusion 
B)  Literature Review, Results, Method, Conclusion 
C)  Literature Review, Method, Results, Conclusion 
D)  Method, Results, Conclusion, Literature Review 
A)  Method, Literature Review, Results, Conclusion 
B)  Literature Review, Results, Method, Conclusion 
C)  Literature Review, Method, Results, Conclusion 
D)  Method, Results, Conclusion, Literature Review

Question 11

It is best to use a title that captures the essence of your project in as few words as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Recommendations should be based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Findings 
B)  Assumptions 
C)  Opinion 
D)  All of these 
A)  Findings 
B)  Assumptions 
C)  Opinion 
D)  All of these

Question 13

What is the 'abstract' of a management report usually called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstract 
B)  Recommendations 
C)  Executive summary 
D)  Introduction 
A)  Abstract 
B)  Recommendations 
C)  Executive summary 
D)  Introduction

Question 14

When is it most appropriate to write your project report using impersonal pronouns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Always 
B)  Never 
C)  When you are writing for managers 
D)  When you have adopted a positivist stance 
A)  Always 
B)  Never 
C)  When you are writing for managers 
D)  When you have adopted a positivist stance

Question 15

Which of these is NOT likely to be a helpful strategy to assist you in starting to write your project report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Write only when you feel like it 
B)  Set aside time to write 
C)  Find a regular writing place 
D)  Set yourself goals 
A)  Write only when you feel like it 
B)  Set aside time to write 
C)  Find a regular writing place 
D)  Set yourself goals

How should your conclusions differ from your findings?

Which of these is NOT a problem in writing up your research on a topic with which you are very familiar?

Which of these is NOT a very good way to write clearer sentences?

What is an "abstract"?

"The ability to judge materials or methods in terms of internal accuracy and consistency or by comparison with external criteria." What is being described here?

Details about the participants who took part in your study are best included in the ________ chapter.

If you wish to include recommendations in your research report, it is a good idea to ________.

Which of these is NOT likely to be an effective oral presentation strategy?

Using your project conclusions chapter is the best way to structure an oral presentation of your work.

Which of these report structures is likely to be most appropriate for a deductive research project?

It is best to use a title that captures the essence of your project in as few words as possible.

Recommendations should be based on ________.

What is the 'abstract' of a management report usually called?

When is it most appropriate to write your project report using impersonal pronouns?

Which of these is NOT likely to be a helpful strategy to assist you in starting to write your project report?

The Nature of Business and Management Research and Structure of This Book

Formulating and Clarifying the Research Topic

Critically Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Philosophies and Approaches

Formulating the Research Design

Negotiating Access and Research Ethics

Selecting Samples

Using Secondary Data

Collecting Primary Data Through Observation

Collecting Primary Data Using Semi-Structured, In-Depth and Group Interviews

Collecting Primary Data Using Questionnaires

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

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Exam 14: Writing and Presenting Your Project Report

How should your conclusions differ from your findings?

Which of these is NOT a problem in writing up your research on a topic with which you are very familiar?

Which of these is NOT a very good way to write clearer sentences?

What is an "abstract"?

"The ability to judge materials or methods in terms of internal accuracy and consistency or by comparison with external criteria." What is being described here?

Details about the participants who took part in your study are best included in the ________ chapter.

If you wish to include recommendations in your research report, it is a good idea to ________.

Which of these is NOT likely to be an effective oral presentation strategy?

Using your project conclusions chapter is the best way to structure an oral presentation of your work.

Which of these report structures is likely to be most appropriate for a deductive research project?

It is best to use a title that captures the essence of your project in as few words as possible.

Recommendations should be based on ________.

What is the 'abstract' of a management report usually called?

When is it most appropriate to write your project report using impersonal pronouns?

Which of these is NOT likely to be a helpful strategy to assist you in starting to write your project report?

The Nature of Business and Management Research and Structure of This Book

Formulating and Clarifying the Research Topic

Critically Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Philosophies and Approaches

Formulating the Research Design

Negotiating Access and Research Ethics

Selecting Samples

Using Secondary Data

Collecting Primary Data Through Observation

Collecting Primary Data Using Semi-Structured, In-Depth and Group Interviews

Collecting Primary Data Using Questionnaires

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Filters