Deck 20: Building Grantsmanship Skills
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Deck 20: Building Grantsmanship Skills
1
When reviewing the literature for supporting evidence,one should review documents for at least the past _____ years.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
D
2
The literature search conducted early in the grant writing process needs to only include specific nutrition research.
False
3
A "generic" proposal sent out to several grant sponsors is recommended.
False
4
Wages,consultant fees,and salaries are examples of indirect costs.
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During which step of the grant writing process do you generate ideas,describe goals,and identify funding sources?
A) Laying the foundation
B) Building the grant proposal
C) Assembling the final product
D) Reviewing the grant proposal
A) Laying the foundation
B) Building the grant proposal
C) Assembling the final product
D) Reviewing the grant proposal
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6
The capability section establishes the credibility of the grant seeker and project staff,and the organization's ability to complete the proposed project.
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7
Using jargon should be avoided when writing grant proposals.
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8
Signs of collaboration in writing and implementing a grant will enhance the grant proposal.
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9
Preparation of a grant proposal begins with
A) identifying potential collaborators.
B) describing goals.
C) generating ideas.
D) identifying funding sources.
A) identifying potential collaborators.
B) describing goals.
C) generating ideas.
D) identifying funding sources.
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10
The budget narrative is the same as the grant narrative.
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11
Some grant sponsors require proposals to include a planning model like the Logic Model.
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12
The educational and professional experiences of the grant writers do not factor into the grant application process.
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13
A well-written grant proposal is written in active voice.
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14
It is unethical to contact a former recipient of a grant you are looking to apply for and ask them to share their experiences and insights with you.
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15
Utilizing the Logic Model is only helpful in the writing phase of grant writing.
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16
Successful grant writers tend to be well read and current with the happenings in their interest areas.
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17
For success,the needs of the grant seeker must match those of the funding agency.
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18
Grant proposal preparation begins with an idea.
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19
A Request for Proposals is the same as a Request for Applications.
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20
The purpose of the literature review is to help grant seekers to assess the value of an idea and adjust its focus to more clearly describe their goals.
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21
Which of the following is not characteristic of appropriately written goals for grant proposals?
A) They are specific.
B) They address important needs.
C) They match the organization's mission.
D) They are broad in scope.
A) They are specific.
B) They address important needs.
C) They match the organization's mission.
D) They are broad in scope.
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22
Which of the following is especially critical for novice grant seekers or those who are changing their focus?
A) Knowledge of the credentials of the reviewers
B) Knowledge of funding priorities
C) Collaboration with others
D) Familiarity with the guidelines for writing the proposal
A) Knowledge of the credentials of the reviewers
B) Knowledge of funding priorities
C) Collaboration with others
D) Familiarity with the guidelines for writing the proposal
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23
Grant reviewers form their initial impression of a project from the
A) needs statement.
B) abstract.
C) goals and objectives.
D) writers' credentials.
A) needs statement.
B) abstract.
C) goals and objectives.
D) writers' credentials.
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24
The most successful grant writers
A) are not up to date in their subject matter.
B) are not diversified in their areas of interest.
C) are not well informed about current trends and activities.
D) do not read key journals regularly.
A) are not up to date in their subject matter.
B) are not diversified in their areas of interest.
C) are not well informed about current trends and activities.
D) do not read key journals regularly.
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25
A well-written grant proposal is not
A) clear.
B) complete.
C) compelling.
D) condensed.
A) clear.
B) complete.
C) compelling.
D) condensed.
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26
Characteristics of successful grant writers include all of the following except they
A) write a proposal before selecting a grant sponsor.
B) follow the guidelines, forms, and formats exactly.
C) write the proposal using terminology familiar to the reviewers.
D) sometimes experience failure.
A) write a proposal before selecting a grant sponsor.
B) follow the guidelines, forms, and formats exactly.
C) write the proposal using terminology familiar to the reviewers.
D) sometimes experience failure.
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27
Which of the following provides the background information needed to write a compelling needs statement for a grant proposal?
A) Literature search
B) Collaborators
C) Census data
D) Grant sponsor
A) Literature search
B) Collaborators
C) Census data
D) Grant sponsor
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28
Once an idea for a grant proposal is formulated,the next step is to
A) generate a research question.
B) gather baseline data.
C) identify a learning theory.
D) review the literature.
A) generate a research question.
B) gather baseline data.
C) identify a learning theory.
D) review the literature.
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29
The grant narrative includes
A) a needs statement.
B) an abstract.
C) a transmittal letter.
D) a reviewer's evaluation guide sheet.
A) a needs statement.
B) an abstract.
C) a transmittal letter.
D) a reviewer's evaluation guide sheet.
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30
The _____ helps the grant sponsor to determine the number of proposals they will be receiving for review.
A) cover letter
B) letter of intent
C) transmittal letter
D) letter of review
A) cover letter
B) letter of intent
C) transmittal letter
D) letter of review
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31
The main difference between an RFP and an RFQ is that the
A) RFP tends to be much less specific in regard to activities that can be proposed.
B) RFQ tends to be much less specific in regard to activities that can be proposed.
C) RFP needs to provide a cost estimate for the work proposed.
D) There is no difference between the two.
A) RFP tends to be much less specific in regard to activities that can be proposed.
B) RFQ tends to be much less specific in regard to activities that can be proposed.
C) RFP needs to provide a cost estimate for the work proposed.
D) There is no difference between the two.
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32
Which of the following goal-related questions is well-written?
A) Does nutrition education change people's food patterns?
B) Is regular participation in the Older Americans Nutrition Program associated with increased quality of life for older adults?
C) Do Nutrition Facts labels help people eat better diets?
D) Are women who participate in WIC better nourished?
A) Does nutrition education change people's food patterns?
B) Is regular participation in the Older Americans Nutrition Program associated with increased quality of life for older adults?
C) Do Nutrition Facts labels help people eat better diets?
D) Are women who participate in WIC better nourished?
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33
A Request for Proposals
A) invites grant seekers to submit proposals.
B) tends to be very specific about the activities that the grant recipient must engage in.
C) is also referred to as a RFA.
D) a and b
E) a and c
A) invites grant seekers to submit proposals.
B) tends to be very specific about the activities that the grant recipient must engage in.
C) is also referred to as a RFA.
D) a and b
E) a and c
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34
The _____ outlines the proposed project and appears at the beginning of the grant proposal.
A) abstract
B) grant narrative
C) methods and measurements
D) needs assessment
A) abstract
B) grant narrative
C) methods and measurements
D) needs assessment
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35
Which of the following might be a potential funding source for an after-school program to enhance self-esteem and body image issues of young girls?
A) National Institutes of Health
B) National Science Foundation
C) Department of Education
D) American Federation for Aging Research
A) National Institutes of Health
B) National Science Foundation
C) Department of Education
D) American Federation for Aging Research
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36
Selecting a grant sponsor _____ writing the proposal is recommended.
A) after
B) before
C) while
A) after
B) before
C) while
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37
Universities and hospitals are examples of _____ funding agencies.
A) federal
B) industry
C) institutional
D) non-profit organizational
A) federal
B) industry
C) institutional
D) non-profit organizational
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38
Which of the following serves as the foundation for all work in community nutrition related to health promotion and disease prevention?
A) Dietary Guidelines for Americans
B) USDA's MyPlate
C) Healthy People 2020
D) Healthy Eating Index
A) Dietary Guidelines for Americans
B) USDA's MyPlate
C) Healthy People 2020
D) Healthy Eating Index
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39
A literature review in preparation for a grant proposal might reveal which of the following?
A) Someone else has already completed what was being proposed.
B) The idea is too narrow or not inclusive enough.
C) The focus should be altered.
D) All of the above
A) Someone else has already completed what was being proposed.
B) The idea is too narrow or not inclusive enough.
C) The focus should be altered.
D) All of the above
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40
All of the following are examples of federal funding agencies for grants except the
A) National Cancer Institute.
B) American Cancer Society.
C) Food and Drug Administration.
D) United States Department of Agriculture.
A) National Cancer Institute.
B) American Cancer Society.
C) Food and Drug Administration.
D) United States Department of Agriculture.
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41
How does a literature review assist the grant seeker in generating ideas?
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42
The statement below illustrates one of the characteristics of a sound measurement choice.Which characteristic is it?
"During the pilot study,the three trained observers and the project director will simultaneously observe the same individuals."
A) Feasibility
B) Justifiability
C) Validity
D) Reliability
"During the pilot study,the three trained observers and the project director will simultaneously observe the same individuals."
A) Feasibility
B) Justifiability
C) Validity
D) Reliability
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43
What are characteristics of the best collaborators?
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44
List several questions that can help grant seekers decide whether to compete for a grant from a particular grant sponsor,and explain how these questions are relevant.
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45
Which of the following is not a component of the Logic Model?
A) Measures
B) Inputs
C) Outcomes
D) Outputs
A) Measures
B) Inputs
C) Outcomes
D) Outputs
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46
What are the differences between a letter of intent and a transmittal letter?
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47
_____ is the obligation to protect persons from harm by maximizing benefits and minimizing possible risks.
A) Autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Justice
D) Non-malificence
A) Autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Justice
D) Non-malificence
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48
The Logic Model
A) can assist grant writers in planning their grant proposal.
B) might be required as a component of the grant proposal.
C) provides a framework for implementing and managing community nutrition programs.
D) All of these
A) can assist grant writers in planning their grant proposal.
B) might be required as a component of the grant proposal.
C) provides a framework for implementing and managing community nutrition programs.
D) All of these
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49
What are the foundational steps in generating a grant proposal?
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50
The purpose of the _____ section of the grant proposal is to describe how interested audiences will learn about the project and its outcomes.
A) dissemination
B) grant narrative
C) methodology
D) project description
A) dissemination
B) grant narrative
C) methodology
D) project description
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51
Which section of a grant proposal includes a clear,concise,and well-supported problem statement?
A) Abstract
B) Grant narrative
C) Needs statement
D) Project description
A) Abstract
B) Grant narrative
C) Needs statement
D) Project description
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52
Which of the following is a function of a grant reviewer?
A) To compare the grant proposal to the sponsor's priorities and criteria
B) To judge the relative merit of the project and its likelihood for success
C) To assess whether the project staff and organization will be able to achieve the proposal's goals and objectives
D) All of these are functions of a grant reviewer.
A) To compare the grant proposal to the sponsor's priorities and criteria
B) To judge the relative merit of the project and its likelihood for success
C) To assess whether the project staff and organization will be able to achieve the proposal's goals and objectives
D) All of these are functions of a grant reviewer.
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53
Which of the following might be a reason that a grant was not funded?
A) The deadline for submitting the application was not missed.
B) The proposal followed the guidelines.
C) The proposal did not match the grant sponsor's funding priorities.
D) The proposal was concisely written with a strong evaluation component.
A) The deadline for submitting the application was not missed.
B) The proposal followed the guidelines.
C) The proposal did not match the grant sponsor's funding priorities.
D) The proposal was concisely written with a strong evaluation component.
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54
Which type of evaluation occurs at the end of a program to document its success and the extent to which project objectives were achieved?
A) Process
B) Formative
C) Summative
D) Impact
A) Process
B) Formative
C) Summative
D) Impact
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55
_____ measures the overall worth and value of the program.
A) Impact evaluation
B) Formative evaluation
C) Summative evaluation
D) None of these
A) Impact evaluation
B) Formative evaluation
C) Summative evaluation
D) None of these
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56
Many grant sponsors place more emphasis on which part of the proposal than on other parts?
A) Letter of intent
B) Needs assessment
C) Project description
D) Transmittal letter
A) Letter of intent
B) Needs assessment
C) Project description
D) Transmittal letter
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57
Which section of the grant proposal should provide sufficient detail about how the grant seeker will measure the outcomes or impact of the project?
A) Abstract
B) Budget
C) Needs assessment
D) Study design
A) Abstract
B) Budget
C) Needs assessment
D) Study design
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58
A measurement instrument that gives similar results each time it is used is said to be
A) reliable.
B) valid.
C) justifiable.
D) precise.
A) reliable.
B) valid.
C) justifiable.
D) precise.
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59
_____ costs tend to not be specifically reported in the budget.
A) Administrative
B) Equipment
C) Supply
D) Travel
A) Administrative
B) Equipment
C) Supply
D) Travel
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60
What is the purpose of evaluation within the grant proposal process?
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61
Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items.
Your supervisor has just placed in your "In" box an RFP related to increasing the fruit and vegetable consumption of children.
Describe how one of your ideas is tied to at least one of the four broad goals of Healthy People 2020.
Describe how one of your ideas is tied to at least one of the four broad goals of Healthy People 2020.
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62
Describe the different components that are included in the methods section of a grant proposal.
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63
Describe the most common reasons why grant proposals are not funded.
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64
Dissemination offers many benefits to both the grant sponsor and grant recipient.Briefly describe one for each entity.
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65
Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items.
Your supervisor has just placed in your "In" box an RFP related to increasing the fruit and vegetable consumption of children.
Briefly explain two ideas that you might expand into a full grant proposal.
Briefly explain two ideas that you might expand into a full grant proposal.
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66
What is the relevance of The Belmont Report to community nutritionists?
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67
Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items.
Your supervisor has just placed in your "In" box an RFP related to increasing the fruit and vegetable consumption of children.
What might you search for in your literature review?
What might you search for in your literature review?
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68
Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items.
Your supervisor has just placed in your "In" box an RFP related to increasing the fruit and vegetable consumption of children.
What will be the unique feature of your grant?
What will be the unique feature of your grant?
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69
Explain 2-3 characteristics of well-written and poorly written grant proposals.
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70
What is meant by the term "chasing" grants? Why do successful grant writers not "chase" grants?
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71
Differentiate between direct and indirect costs and give examples of each.
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72
What are the three fundamental ethical principles of The Belmont Report?
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73
Describe how the Logic Model could be utilized in grant writing.
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