Deck 18: Writing the Research Report

Question 1

Prior to starting to write a manuscript for publication, the researcher should do all of the following, except:

A) examine published articles in the selected journal.
B) review the guidelines for submitting manuscripts to the selected journal.
C) consider the type of reader most likely to be interested in the results of the research study.
D) obtain approval from the institutional review board to submit a manuscript for publication.
E) consider the manuscript acceptance rate of the selected journal.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In the traditional format for a thesis or dissertation, which chapter is normally devoted to the reporting of the research results?

A) Chapter I
B) Chapter II
C) Chapter III
D) Chapter IV
E) Chapter V

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes a characteristic of conclusions in a research report?

A) "Conclusions" and "findings" are essentially the same statements.
B) Conclusions should be based on the data obtained.
C) Conclusions should be written as tentative statements.
D) Conclusions represent a summary of the results.
E) All of these are correct.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A copy of a questionnaire used in a research study would normally be placed in which section of a thesis or dissertation?

A) Preface
B) Table located within the text
C) Figure located within the text
D) Appendix
E) References

Question 5

The discussion section of a published report will likely include which of the following?

A) Explanation for the findings
B) Hindsight into research procedures
C) Comparison with similar studies
D) Speculation regarding surprising results
E) All of these are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a part of the abstract of a research article?

A) Budget
B) Purpose
C) Method
D) Results
E) Conclusion

Question 7

The discussion of a research report should start with:

A) a quick review of the procedure of the study.
B) a quick review of the purpose of the study.
C) a quick review of the methods of the study.
D) a quick review of the sample characteristics of the study.

Question 8

The order of the results should be presented according to:

A) specific aim.
B) data analysis.
C) hypothesis.
D) specific aim and data analysis.
E) specific aim, data analysis, and hypothesis.

Question 9

A description of the limitations of the study should be included in the:

A) results.
B) discussion.
C) data analysis.
D) introduction.
E) conclusion.

Question 10

The major difference between a thesis/dissertation and a research journal article is in their:

A) length.
B) content.
C) writing style.
D) title.

Question 11

Demographic information concerning the research participants would normally be included in which section of the research report?

A) Introduction
B) Procedures
C) Results
D) Discussion
E) Conclusions