Question 1

Print is a typical medium for publishing information. However, Chapter 6 identifies three other media. List them.

Accepted Answer

The other three medi

Question 2

Primary research is the set of sources that you consult while you are in the document-planning stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Chapter 6 advises researchers to look for information that is current. What are two other characteristics of reliable information that the chapter says you should look for?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of bias 
B)  well-known author 
C)  attractive design 
D)  comprehensiveness 
A)  lack of bias 
B)  well-known author 
C)  attractive design 
D)  comprehensiveness

Question 4

Which of these resources is NOT likely to appear in a library's online database?

Accepted Answer

A)  proceedings from an annual academic conference 
B)  posts from a blog 
C)  articles from a magazine 
D)  articles from a national newspaper 
A)  proceedings from an annual academic conference 
B)  posts from a blog 
C)  articles from a magazine 
D)  articles from a national newspaper

Question 5

You should select research methods before determining what research questions to pursue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is relatively easy to design field research to measure what you are interested in, but it is difficult to conduct field research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Your manager has asked you to recommend which of two new types of digital camera to buy for your company's publications department. Which of the following is likely to be the best source of information for your report?

Accepted Answer

A)  website 
B)  book 
C)  scholarly article 
D)  abstract service 
A)  website 
B)  book 
C)  scholarly article 
D)  abstract service

Question 8

One stage of conducting an experiment is to establish a hypothesis. What is the next stage?

Accepted Answer

The next s

Question 9

Chapter 6 suggests that you do two things after conducting an interview. What are they?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transcribe the audio recording of the interview. 
B)  Write down the important information from the interview. 
C)  Ask for a follow-up interview. 
D)  Send a brief thank-you note to the respondent. 
A)  Transcribe the audio recording of the interview. 
B)  Write down the important information from the interview. 
C)  Ask for a follow-up interview. 
D)  Send a brief thank-you note to the respondent.

Question 10

Which source is least likely to be valuable when you have a question about new trends in the semiconductor industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  an encyclopedia 
B)  a journal article published this year 
C)  the blog of an analyst who covers the semiconductor industry 
D)  the website for a semiconductor magazine 
A)  an encyclopedia 
B)  a journal article published this year 
C)  the blog of an analyst who covers the semiconductor industry 
D)  the website for a semiconductor magazine

Question 11

Chapter 6 lists five characteristics to consider when evaluating print and online sources. Name two of them.

Accepted Answer

The five characteristics are a

Question 12

Which of the following types of research is least like field research?

Accepted Answer

A)  observations 
B)  inquiries 
C)  demonstrations 
D)  inspections 
A)  observations 
B)  inquiries 
C)  demonstrations 
D)  inspections

Question 13

Chapter 6 advises researchers to look for information that is current. List two other characteristics of reliable information, according to the chapter.

Accepted Answer

The other characteristics are

Question 14

Secondary research is the process of creating technical information yourself, as opposed to collecting information that other people have discovered or created.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Print is a common medium for publishing information. Chapter 6 identifies four other publishing media. What are two other media listed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  microfilm 
B)  microfiche 
C)  websites 
D)  social media 
A)  microfilm 
B)  microfiche 
C)  websites 
D)  social media

Question 16

A writer who is researching a state agency's transition from paper-based reports to paperless electronic reports has scheduled an interview with a senior writer at the agency. Which of the following interview questions is likely to be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  How do you think electronic reports will change your job? 
B)  What is the future of paper? 
C)  Do you think paperless reports are worth the effort to learn the new software? 
D)  Why do you write reports? 
A)  How do you think electronic reports will change your job? 
B)  What is the future of paper? 
C)  Do you think paperless reports are worth the effort to learn the new software? 
D)  Why do you write reports?

Question 17

Which word best describes the kind of information found in reference works?

Accepted Answer

A)  exploratory 
B)  experimental 
C)  cutting-edge 
D)  foundational 
A)  exploratory 
B)  experimental 
C)  cutting-edge 
D)  foundational

Question 18

Which source reflects the highest degree of authority on the subject of shale-oil deposits in North America?

Accepted Answer

A)  an article in an encyclopedia 
B)  an article in a national newspaper 
C)  an article in a journal for geological research 
D)  an article in a journal on public policy 
A)  an article in an encyclopedia 
B)  an article in a national newspaper 
C)  an article in a journal for geological research 
D)  an article in a journal on public policy

Question 19

which of these is considered a traditional tool for secondary research?

Accepted Answer

A)  online catalog 
B)  tagged content 
C)  questionnaire 
D)  microblog 
A)  online catalog 
B)  tagged content 
C)  questionnaire 
D)  microblog

Print is a typical medium for publishing information. However, Chapter 6 identifies three other media. List them.

Primary research is the set of sources that you consult while you are in the document-planning stage.

Chapter 6 advises researchers to look for information that is current. What are two other characteristics of reliable information that the chapter says you should look for?

Which of these resources is NOT likely to appear in a library's online database?

You should select research methods before determining what research questions to pursue.

It is relatively easy to design field research to measure what you are interested in, but it is difficult to conduct field research.

Your manager has asked you to recommend which of two new types of digital camera to buy for your company's publications department. Which of the following is likely to be the best source of information for your report?

One stage of conducting an experiment is to establish a hypothesis. What is the next stage?

Chapter 6 suggests that you do two things after conducting an interview. What are they?

Which source is least likely to be valuable when you have a question about new trends in the semiconductor industry?

Chapter 6 lists five characteristics to consider when evaluating print and online sources. Name two of them.

Which of the following types of research is least like field research?

Chapter 6 advises researchers to look for information that is current. List two other characteristics of reliable information, according to the chapter.

Secondary research is the process of creating technical information yourself, as opposed to collecting information that other people have discovered or created.

Print is a common medium for publishing information. Chapter 6 identifies four other publishing media. What are two other media listed in the chapter?

A writer who is researching a state agency's transition from paper-based reports to paperless electronic reports has scheduled an interview with a senior writer at the agency. Which of the following interview questions is likely to be most effective?

Which word best describes the kind of information found in reference works?

Which source reflects the highest degree of authority on the subject of shale-oil deposits in North America?

which of these is considered a traditional tool for secondary research?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 6: Researching Your Subject

Print is a typical medium for publishing information. However, Chapter 6 identifies three other media. List them.

Primary research is the set of sources that you consult while you are in the document-planning stage.

Chapter 6 advises researchers to look for information that is current. What are two other characteristics of reliable information that the chapter says you should look for?

Which of these resources is NOT likely to appear in a library's online database?

You should select research methods before determining what research questions to pursue.

It is relatively easy to design field research to measure what you are interested in, but it is difficult to conduct field research.

Your manager has asked you to recommend which of two new types of digital camera to buy for your company's publications department. Which of the following is likely to be the best source of information for your report?

One stage of conducting an experiment is to establish a hypothesis. What is the next stage?

Chapter 6 suggests that you do two things after conducting an interview. What are they?

Which source is least likely to be valuable when you have a question about new trends in the semiconductor industry?

Chapter 6 lists five characteristics to consider when evaluating print and online sources. Name two of them.

Which of the following types of research is least like field research?

Chapter 6 advises researchers to look for information that is current. List two other characteristics of reliable information, according to the chapter.

Secondary research is the process of creating technical information yourself, as opposed to collecting information that other people have discovered or created.

Print is a common medium for publishing information. Chapter 6 identifies four other publishing media. What are two other media listed in the chapter?

A writer who is researching a state agency's transition from paper-based reports to paperless electronic reports has scheduled an interview with a senior writer at the agency. Which of the following interview questions is likely to be most effective?

Which word best describes the kind of information found in reference works?

Which source reflects the highest degree of authority on the subject of shale-oil deposits in North America?

which of these is considered a traditional tool for secondary research?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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