Question 1

What is the first step in a good research process?

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a research methodology 
B)  formulate a research question and hypothesis 
C)  define your research subject 
D)  collect a variety of sources. 
A)  develop a research methodology 
B)  formulate a research question and hypothesis 
C)  define your research subject 
D)  collect a variety of sources. C

Question 2

It is important not to deviate from your methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

APA in-text citation can include the author's name, the year of publication, and the page number where the information was found.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following statements characterizes verification of evidence by triangulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you find similar facts from all three sides of a research triangle you can be reasonably confident that the evidence is reliable. 
B)  If you find the evidence from only two sides, the evidence is probably still reliable. 
C)  If you find the evidence in only one side of the triangle, it may not be reliable. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  If you find similar facts from all three sides of a research triangle you can be reasonably confident that the evidence is reliable. 
B)  If you find the evidence from only two sides, the evidence is probably still reliable. 
C)  If you find the evidence in only one side of the triangle, it may not be reliable. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 5

After mapping out your research methodology, you should begin

Accepted Answer

A)  drafting. 
B)  describing it in outline form. 
C)  gathering sources. 
D)  formulating your hypothesis. 
A)  drafting. 
B)  describing it in outline form. 
C)  gathering sources. 
D)  formulating your hypothesis.

Question 6

Which of the following problems is common when people start the research process?

Accepted Answer

A)  They begin with a very broad subject. 
B)  They begin with a very narrow subject. 
C)  They collect too many sources. 
D)  They don't collect enough sources. 
A)  They begin with a very broad subject. 
B)  They begin with a very narrow subject. 
C)  They collect too many sources. 
D)  They don't collect enough sources.

Question 7

Why is writing commentary in your notes important?

Accepted Answer

Writing commentary in your notes is impo

Question 8

Find five sources of various types for a topic related to your major. (Examples of source types include academic journals, encyclopedias, newspapers, websites, magazines, videos, etc.) Using a web-based citation management tool, create a reference list for the five sources in whichever style you are likely to encounter in the workplace following graduation. Alternatively, your instructor may ask you to create a reference list for the five sources in MLA,

Accepted Answer

Sure, here are five sources related to m

Question 9

What is a primary source?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary sources are evidence found in libraries and journals. 
B)  Primary sources are evidence collected from experiments, surveys, and ethnographies. 
C)  Primary sources involves using sources that are the most easily accessed, including the Internet. 
D)  Primary sources usually precludes the need for secondary research. 
A)  Primary sources are evidence found in libraries and journals. 
B)  Primary sources are evidence collected from experiments, surveys, and ethnographies. 
C)  Primary sources involves using sources that are the most easily accessed, including the Internet. 
D)  Primary sources usually precludes the need for secondary research.

Question 10

Which is NOT a step in the research process?

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying a topic that has not been researched 
B)  revising, accepting, or rejecting your hypothesis 
C)  triangulating sources 
D)  taking careful notes 
A)  identifying a topic that has not been researched 
B)  revising, accepting, or rejecting your hypothesis 
C)  triangulating sources 
D)  taking careful notes

Question 11

Which of the following statements about paraphrasing is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  You do not need to use quotation marks around paraphrased text. 
B)  You should retain all technical terms from the original text. 
C)  You do not need to give the original author credit when you paraphrase. 
D)  You should include as much information from the original source as possible. 
A)  You do not need to use quotation marks around paraphrased text. 
B)  You should retain all technical terms from the original text. 
C)  You do not need to give the original author credit when you paraphrase. 
D)  You should include as much information from the original source as possible.

Question 12

What is triangulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  placing your main points at the vertices of the triangle and branching out from there 
B)  revising your hypothesis 
C)  a note-taking strategy that helps keep track of methodology 
D)  drawing information from a variety of sources 
A)  placing your main points at the vertices of the triangle and branching out from there 
B)  revising your hypothesis 
C)  a note-taking strategy that helps keep track of methodology 
D)  drawing information from a variety of sources

Question 13

You should modify your hypothesis or theory to account for your results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements are NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effectively managing existing evidence is often as important as creating new evidence. 
B)  To appraise your sources, determine how bias influenced the researchers who wrote them, as well as your own bias. 
C)  Your research question cannot be modified, but your hypothesis can as your research moves forward. 
D)  Careful note taking involves summarizing your sources and taking good quotations. 
A)  Effectively managing existing evidence is often as important as creating new evidence. 
B)  To appraise your sources, determine how bias influenced the researchers who wrote them, as well as your own bias. 
C)  Your research question cannot be modified, but your hypothesis can as your research moves forward. 
D)  Careful note taking involves summarizing your sources and taking good quotations.

Question 15

Consider the following subjects: stem cell research, nuclear power, health care reform, and global warming. Each of these subjects is too broad for productive research. Brainstorm in a small group and determine three angles for research that you could take to narrow each topic. Be prepared to share your angles with the class.

Accepted Answer

Sure, here are some potential angles for

Question 16

What distinguishes need-to-know information from want-to-tell information?

Accepted Answer

The distinction between need-to-know inf

Question 17

Solid research draws from which of the following three kinds of information?

Accepted Answer

A)  websites, research databases, and books 
B)  journals, newspapers, and research databases 
C)  reference materials, case studies, and government publications 
D)  electronic sources, print sources, and empirical sources 
A)  websites, research databases, and books 
B)  journals, newspapers, and research databases 
C)  reference materials, case studies, and government publications 
D)  electronic sources, print sources, and empirical sources

What is the first step in a good research process?

It is important not to deviate from your methodology.

APA in-text citation can include the author's name, the year of publication, and the page number where the information was found.

Which of the following statements characterizes verification of evidence by triangulation?

After mapping out your research methodology, you should begin

Which of the following problems is common when people start the research process?

Why is writing commentary in your notes important?

What is a primary source?

Which is NOT a step in the research process?

Which of the following statements about paraphrasing is true?

What is triangulation?

You should modify your hypothesis or theory to account for your results.

Which of the following statements are NOT true?

What distinguishes need-to-know information from want-to-tell information?

Solid research draws from which of the following three kinds of information?

Communicating in the Technical Workplace

Communicating in a Reader-Focused Way

Working in Teams

Managing Ethical Challenges

Letters, Memos, and E-Mail

Instructions and Documentation

Proposals

Activity Reports

Analytical Reports

Starting Your Career

Strategic Planning, Being Creative

Persuading Others

Organizing and Drafting

Using Plain and Persuasive Style

Designing Documents and Interfaces

Creating and Using Graphics

Revising and Editing for Usability

Preparing and Giving Presentations

Writing for the Web

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Exam 13: Researching in Technical Workplaces

What is the first step in a good research process?

It is important not to deviate from your methodology.

APA in-text citation can include the author's name, the year of publication, and the page number where the information was found.

Which of the following statements characterizes verification of evidence by triangulation?

After mapping out your research methodology, you should begin

Which of the following problems is common when people start the research process?

Why is writing commentary in your notes important?

What is a primary source?

Which is NOT a step in the research process?

Which of the following statements about paraphrasing is true?

What is triangulation?

You should modify your hypothesis or theory to account for your results.

Which of the following statements are NOT true?

What distinguishes need-to-know information from want-to-tell information?

Solid research draws from which of the following three kinds of information?

Communicating in the Technical Workplace

Communicating in a Reader-Focused Way

Working in Teams

Managing Ethical Challenges

Letters, Memos, and E-Mail

Instructions and Documentation

Proposals

Activity Reports

Analytical Reports

Starting Your Career

Strategic Planning, Being Creative

Persuading Others

Organizing and Drafting

Using Plain and Persuasive Style

Designing Documents and Interfaces

Creating and Using Graphics

Revising and Editing for Usability

Preparing and Giving Presentations

Writing for the Web

Filters