Deck 15: How Do Researchers Record and Share Their Work Writing and Dissemination

Question 1

The goal of disseminating research is _____________.

A) Perfection
B) Proving a hypothesis is true
C) Gaining insight and sharing it
D) Gaining respect in the field

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is not good advice about writing?

A) It is important to write something every day.
B) You should know what you're going to write before you start writing.
C) Writing early is part of the process of discovery.
D) Don't wait for the perfect time to start writing.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What are the benefits of staring the writing process early?

A) Avoiding procrastination
B) Discovering new insights
C) All of these
D) Producing a convincing product

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In addition to what you write, it is also important to pay attention to ________.

A) All of these
B) Where you write
C) How you write
D) When you write

Question 5

Writing without interruptions and without editing is called ____________.

A) Revising
B) Drafting
C) Freewriting
D) None of these

Question 6

Which of the following is not a goal of freewriting?

A) Write without editing
B) Generate ideas
C) Composing a first draft
D) Suspending the internal critic

Question 7

Effective writing involves each of the following except ___________.

A) Unique creativity
B) Clear organization
C) Sentences that are easy to understand
D) An articulated and sustained argument

Question 8

The rules for the construction of sentences and the functions of words is called _______________.

A) Usage
B) Punctuation
C) Grammar
D) Citations

Question 9

_____________ helps organize writing by indicating the beginnings and ends of ideas and points of emphasis.

A) Usage
B) Punctuation
C) Grammar
D) Citations

Question 10

___________ refers to rules for the normal and correct use of words.

A) Usage
B) Punctuation
C) Grammar
D) Citations

Question 11

Prejudicial language includes _______________.

A) All of these
B) Sexist language
C) Racist language
D) Ableist language

Question 12

Definitions of prejudicial language are __________________.

A) Static
B) Impossible to know
C) Shift and change
D) Politically correct

Question 13

An example of a shift to more inclusive language is __________.

A) Latinx
B) Queer
C) African American
D) None of these

Question 14

A reference book or manual that outlines standards for grammar, usage, and formatting, as well as citation is known as a ________________.

A) Guide
B) Reference list
C) Style guide
D) MLA

Question 15

Which of the following is not a style guide used by researchers?

A) MLA
B) Chicago Manual of Style
C) APA Style Guide
D) ASA Style Guide

Question 16

In addition to technical concerns, it is important to seek out feedback on ________ in the revision process.

A) Punctuation
B) Writing quality
C) Grammar
D) None of these

Question 17

Advantages of a writing group include all of the following except ________.

A) Sharing writing
B) Social networking
C) Getting feedback
D) Learning from others

Question 18

As a writer, developing a writing voice always you to do all of the following except ________________.

A) Imitate academic writing
B) Sound like yourself
C) Connect with an audience
D) Get your point across

Question 19

Determining what your readers need to trust your arguments and remain engaged in the work relates to which of the following?

A) Avoid jargon
B) Be clear about your aims
C) Strive for clear and simple structures
D) Understand your audience

Question 20

Specialized language can confuse readers, so it is important to _____________.

A) Avoid jargon
B) Be clear about your aims
C) Strive for clear and simple structures
D) Understand your audience

Question 21

_____________ is a term that refers to fearing of being exposed as an intellectual and/or professional fraud despite significant accomplishments and recognition.

A) Writing model
B) Prejudicial language
C) Imposter syndrome
D) None of these

Question 22

Which of the following is not a way to cope with imposter syndrome?

A) Recognize that many groups and people struggle with this.
B) Avoid discussing it
C) Seek out writing models
D) Write regularly and share your work with others.

Question 23

Which of the following is a strategy to deal with writer's block?

A) Take a break
B) Get some rest
C) Free write
D) All of these

Question 24

Which of the following is not an aspect of SMART goals?

A) Specific
B) Actionable
C) Realistic
D) Time-Bound

Question 25

In SMART goals, ___________ refers to a goal you'd like to achieve and that you'll enjoy pursuing.

A) Attractive
B) Realistic
C) Specific
D) Measurable

Question 26

When a goal can be quantified in some way, the goal is _______________.

A) Realistic
B) Specific
C) Time-bound
D) Measurable

Question 27

Dr. Dunn set the goal of having an outline for each chapter by November 1^st. What type of goal from SMART goals is this?

A) Realistic
B) Specific
C) Time-bound and measurable
D) Attractive and specific

Question 28

The shape of how a work is disseminated is shaped by the ____________.

A) Researcher
B) Audience
C) Literature
D) Findings

Question 29

Which is not a question to consider when determining the format of the dissemination of the work?

A) What format will the dissemination take?
B) Who is the audience?
C) How large is the sample?
D) What are the formal guidelines?

Question 30

Recognizing people who helped with the project is what part of the final paper or presentation?

A) Introduction
B) Abstract
C) Literature Review
D) Acknowledgements

Question 31

A brief summary of a paper or presentation, which touches on relevant literature, study design, data, findings, and significance is called the ______________.

A) Acknowledgements
B) Abstract
C) Study design
D) Endnotes

Question 32

Generally, abstracts should be no more than _________ words long.

A) 500
B) 100
C) 750
D) 200

Question 33

Which of the following is not an aspect of Kelsky formula for writing a successful abstract?

A) State a big-picture problem
B) Explain how the project fills the gap
C) Describe author's credentials
D) State the original argument

Question 34

Which of the following is the best opening sentence to an introduction?

A) Using survey data from a sample of working women, this study will examine the challenges of balancing career demands and housework.
B) This study deals with the problem of careers for women
C) Since the beginning of time, careers have had problems.
D) All of these

Question 35

An overview of the research on a chosen topic that synthesizes and critically assesses previous work within the current study is the ________________.

A) Citations
B) Literature view
C) Reference list
D) Style guide

Question 36

When reviewing articles for a literature review, you should ______________.

A) Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of what you're reading
B) Note any grammatical or structural errors
C) Only include articles that include your exact research topics
D) Avoid review articles

Question 37

Something that qualitative researchers would include in their discussion of the study design that a quantitative research would not include is ____________.

A) The sample
B) Their methods
C) Data analysis approach
D) How they gained access to the field

Question 38

_______________ is the presentation of someone else's ideas, words, or work as one's own.

A) Dissemination
B) Plagiarism
C) Study design
D) Spuriousness

Question 39

Karen paraphrases a large part of an article in her introduction but does not attribute it to the author. This is a form of _____________.

A) Dissemination
B) Plagiarism
C) Reviewing the literature
D) Spuriousness

Question 40

When qualitative researchers present the study findings, they typically ____________.

A) Present and analyze data simultaneously.
B) Present findings in a results section
C) Present findings in separate sections- Results and discussion
D) Do not discuss limitations

Question 41

When quantitative researchers present the study findings, they typically ____________.

A) Present and analyze data simultaneously.
B) Include all the results from their analysis
C) Present findings in two separate sections
D) Do not include discussion of hypotheses that were not confirmed

Question 42

The conclusion should include all of the following except _____________.

A) A discussion of any limitations
B) A restatement of the study findings
C) A discussion of the significance of the research
D) Speculation on implications that go beyond the analysis

Question 43

A section of a paper at the end of the manuscript with supplemental materials is the _______________.

A) Conclusion
B) Reference Section
C) Acknowledgements
D) Appendix

Question 44

The politics of citation refers to _______________________.

A) Which style guide is chosen
B) Citing government data
C) The exclusion of women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+, and other marginalized scholars in bibliographies.
D) The exclusion of women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+, and other marginalized scholars from bibliographies.

Question 45

When giving a presentation, a 12 minute presentation should be no longer than ________ words.

A) 1500
B) 1800
C) 2500
D) 3000

Question 46

Which of the following is not a question to ask in order to achieve clarity about your work for a presentation?

A) Should I use a presentation software program?
B) What do you want people to learn from the work?
C) What do people need to know?
D) What's your "so what?"

Question 47

To ensure your audience enjoys your presentation, you should try to do which of the following?

A) Speak up.
B) Speak more slowly.
C) Make sure you enjoy the presentation.
D) Write out everything that you will say.

Question 48

Which of the following is not a new approach to disseminating research?

A) Podcast
B) Blog post
C) Poster
D) YouTube video

Question 49

When presenting online through a video conference program, it is important to ____________.

A) Check all the equipment
B) Rehearse ahead of time
C) Make sure you are well-lit
D) All of these

Question 50

Obligations that could be incurred during the research process include all of the following except __________________.

A) Disseminating the work through a published paper
B) Supplying a copy of the paper or presentation
C) Honoring and respecting relationships needed to complete the study
D) Delivering any other promised final product

Question 51

Because dissemination means that your work is in the public domain, it is important that your writing is perfect.

Question 52

Writers should know what they will write before they start writing.

Question 53

There is a right time of day to write.

Question 54

It is generally a bad idea to write in a public space, like a coffee shop.

Question 55

Freewriting involves writing without interruption and without editing.

Question 56

The word data is a plural noun.

Question 57

The term "person with a disability" includes less prejudicial language than the term "disabled person."

Question 58

Because it is changing all the time, it is impossible to avoid prejudicial language.

Question 59

Because they are similar, it doesn't really matter what style guide you choose.

Question 60

Academic writing means that your voice should not be part of the final product.

Question 61

Imposter syndrome is a term that refers to the fear of being exposed as intellectual and professional frauds despite accomplishments and recognition.

Question 62

Seeking out a writing role model is a way to combat imposter syndrome.

Question 63

The S in SMART goals stands for sustainable.

Question 64

A measurable goal is one that names a clearly defined task.

Question 65

Endnotes appear at the bottom of a page or slide offering a brief explanation of the material in the main text.

Question 66

Abstracts should be at least 200 words.

Question 67

The introduction is often one of the most difficult sections of the paper to write.

Question 68

The goal of a literature review is to simply summarize the relevant literature.

Question 69

The discussion of the study design is likely to be longer in a paper than in a presentation.

Question 70

If plagiarism is not done intentionally, it is not a violation of academic codes of conduct.

Question 71

Quantitative researchers typically present the results and discussion simultaneously.

Question 72

You should comment on every table or graph included in a research paper.

Question 73

The politics of citation has to do with bibliographies excluding women, people of color, and LGBTQUIA2S+ contributors.

Question 74

A twelve-minute presentation should be at least 1800 words and/or have at least 10 slides.

Question 75

It is important to honor and respect whatever relationships were necessary to complete the study.

Question 76

Discuss the ways that writing extends across the research process.

Question 77

In what ways is it important to loosen the grip of perfectionism when writing?

Question 78

Review the practical advice for success with writing. What is your how, when, and where?

Question 79

What is freewriting? What is its value in the writing process?

Question 80

What does it mean to avoid prejudicial language in writing? What are some examples of prejudicial language? How can writers avoid using this type of language?