Question 1

Why is it important to follow a standard pattern when writing a lab report?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pattern is built into many available templates. 
B)  The pattern reserves acknowledgment for peer reviewers. 
C)  The pattern reflects the scientific method used by other scientists and engineers. 
D)  The pattern has major sections in alphabetical order. 
A)  The pattern is built into many available templates. 
B)  The pattern reserves acknowledgment for peer reviewers. 
C)  The pattern reflects the scientific method used by other scientists and engineers. 
D)  The pattern has major sections in alphabetical order.

Question 2

What are author guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Information that def

Question 3

which of these is NOT an element common to most lab reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  task schedule 
B)  title 
C)  discussion 
D)  conclusion 
A)  task schedule 
B)  title 
C)  discussion 
D)  conclusion

Question 4

where should you write about research data that are atypical or problematic in some way?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the discussion section 
B)  in the results section 
C)  in an appendix 
D)  in the acknowledgments 
A)  in the discussion section 
B)  in the results section 
C)  in an appendix 
D)  in the acknowledgments

Question 5

Which of the following actions is unethical?

Accepted Answer

A)  submission of relevant data 
B)  emphasis of relevant data 
C)  omission of uncited sources 
D)  omission of relevant data 
A)  submission of relevant data 
B)  emphasis of relevant data 
C)  omission of uncited sources 
D)  omission of relevant data

Question 6

Ideally, what will the title and abstract of a report help readers do?

Accepted Answer

It will he

Question 7

Which of the procedures you performed should you mention in the "Materials and Methods" section of your report?

Accepted Answer

You should mention o

Question 8

Which of the following is the least effective title for a lab report or scientific article?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three-dimensional Imaging of Enzymes 
B)  Intensification in the Activity of Lipase Enzyme Using Ultrasonic Irradiation and Stability Studies 
C)  Immunoassays of Fungal Laccases for Screening of Natural Enzymes and Control of Recombinant Enzyme Production 
D)  Evaluation of Butyrate-induced Production of a Mannose-6-phosphorylated Therapeutic Enzyme Using Parallel Bioreactors 
A)  Three-dimensional Imaging of Enzymes 
B)  Intensification in the Activity of Lipase Enzyme Using Ultrasonic Irradiation and Stability Studies 
C)  Immunoassays of Fungal Laccases for Screening of Natural Enzymes and Control of Recombinant Enzyme Production 
D)  Evaluation of Butyrate-induced Production of a Mannose-6-phosphorylated Therapeutic Enzyme Using Parallel Bioreactors

Question 9

If you consulted a source during your research but you did not cite it, you should leave the source out of your references list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Scientific research does not entail persuasive writing; providing the facts from an experiment is sufficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Although a lab report is organized as a single cohesive argument, most readers probably will not read it in a linear fashion, from start to finish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Your methods should be detailed enough that another researcher could perform the same experiment using the same materials and methods. What term describes this goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  iteration 
B)  redundancy 
C)  redaction 
D)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  iteration 
B)  redundancy 
C)  redaction 
D)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 13

The discussion section of a lab report is the appropriate section in which to interpret or explain your findings to readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A written lab report is the primary evidence on which your audience will judge your credibility and skills as a researcher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why do scientists have a strong tradition of using the passive voice in lab reports?

Accepted Answer

The passive voice emphasizes t

Question 16

The references section of a lab report should contain which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  references for all of the sources you consulted, whether or not you cited them in the report 
B)  references for only the sources you cited in the report 
C)  references for only the sources you cited in the body of the report 
D)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  references for all of the sources you consulted, whether or not you cited them in the report 
B)  references for only the sources you cited in the report 
C)  references for only the sources you cited in the body of the report 
D)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 17

Which part of a lab report or a scientific report might be distributed more widely than the report itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  the introduction 
B)  the discussion 
C)  the abstract 
D)  the acknowledgments 
A)  the introduction 
B)  the discussion 
C)  the abstract 
D)  the acknowledgments

Question 18

Why should a scientist or engineer avoid introducing new information in the conclusion section?

Accepted Answer

A)  The results section exists so that writers can reveal information they collected. 
B)  It is illogical to introduce new information in a section that serves a different function. 
C)  It is ineffective to introduce new information in a section that serves a different function. 
D)  All responses are correct. 
A)  The results section exists so that writers can reveal information they collected. 
B)  It is illogical to introduce new information in a section that serves a different function. 
C)  It is ineffective to introduce new information in a section that serves a different function. 
D)  All responses are correct.

Question 19

How should you present your data in the results section?

Accepted Answer

A)  in text only 
B)  in graphics only 
C)  in a mix of text and graphics appropriate for your audience 
D)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  in text only 
B)  in graphics only 
C)  in a mix of text and graphics appropriate for your audience 
D)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 20

What does prepublication permit an author to do and what is it designed to take advantage of?

Accepted Answer

Prepublication permits an author to post

Exam 19: Writing Lab Reports

Why is it important to follow a standard pattern when writing a lab report?

What are author guidelines?

which of these is NOT an element common to most lab reports?

where should you write about research data that are atypical or problematic in some way?

Which of the following actions is unethical?

Ideally, what will the title and abstract of a report help readers do?

Which of the procedures you performed should you mention in the "Materials and Methods" section of your report?

Which of the following is the least effective title for a lab report or scientific article?

If you consulted a source during your research but you did not cite it, you should leave the source out of your references list.

Scientific research does not entail persuasive writing; providing the facts from an experiment is sufficient.

Although a lab report is organized as a single cohesive argument, most readers probably will not read it in a linear fashion, from start to finish.

Your methods should be detailed enough that another researcher could perform the same experiment using the same materials and methods. What term describes this goal?

The discussion section of a lab report is the appropriate section in which to interpret or explain your findings to readers.

A written lab report is the primary evidence on which your audience will judge your credibility and skills as a researcher.

Why do scientists have a strong tradition of using the passive voice in lab reports?

The references section of a lab report should contain which of the following?

Which part of a lab report or a scientific report might be distributed more widely than the report itself?

Why should a scientist or engineer avoid introducing new information in the conclusion section?

How should you present your data in the results section?

What does prepublication permit an author to do and what is it designed to take advantage of?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

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 Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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