Deck 12: Writing Research: Finding Meaning in Data

Question 1

Which section of a research paper interprets what the data mean in the context of the study and offers projections for what this research might mean beyond the context of the study?

A)Methodology
B)References,notes,and/or appendices
C)Discussion and/or conclusions
D)Findings or results

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which writing pitfall typically involves several fragments spliced together into several confusing lines that may force the writer to use passive voice?

A)Lazy word beginnings
B)Similar word confusions
C)Vague referrals
D)Long run-on sentences

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which writing pitfall references other research without sufficient information for the reader to understand where to look for the data?

A)Lazy word beginnings
B)Similar word confusions
C)Vague referrals
D)Long run-on sentences

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In her research article,Melina writes,"There have been many studies supporting the claims that the media causes violence." Melina is falling victim to which writing pitfall?

A)Date stamping
B)Passive voice
C)Vague referrals
D)Long run-on sentences

Question 5

Jose is working on his research article on views of legalized marijuana.He is writing about his focus groups and how he collected the data so that other researchers could potentially replicate the method.Jose is working on which aspect of the methodology section?

A)Analysis techniques
B)Subjects
C)Data
D)Setting

Question 6

Alayna is working on her research article on sexualized female athletes.She discusses the college campus where she collected the data.Alayna is working on which aspect of her methodology section?

A)Analysis techniques
B)Subjects
C)Data
D)Setting

Question 7

Which writing pitfall relies on words like "although," "since," "because," and "especially" as easy ways to transition ideas,while weakening the ideas presented?

A)Lazy word beginnings
B)Passive voice
C)Vague referrals
D)Long run-on sentences

Question 8

Margot is working on her research article on survivors of a recent flood.She is discussing who the people studied are,how they have been selected,what they have been told about their participation,and what steps have been taken to protect them from harm.Margot is working on which aspect of her methodology section?

A)Analysis techniques
B)Subjects
C)Data
D)Setting

Question 9

Which section of a research paper is a brief summary of the most important and interesting research findings of the study?

A)Title
B)Abstract
C)Introduction
D)Literature review

Question 10

Which section of a research paper provides a comprehensive overview of previous works on the general and specific topics considered in the study?

A)Title
B)Abstract
C)Introduction
D)Literature review

Question 11

Christopher is working on his research article on Olympics news coverage.He is discussing how and why a particular strategy of data investigation was used.Christopher is working on which aspect of the methodology section?

A)Analysis techniques
B)Subjects
C)Data
D)Setting

Question 12

Which writing pitfall occurs when a writer carelessly uses the wrong word,or connects two separate words together,changing the meaning of the sentence?

A)Lazy word beginnings
B)Similar word confusions
C)Rhetorical questions
D)Improper emphasis

Question 13

Which writing pitfall limits your comments to very current observations and documentation,or obsolete past periods?

A)Date stamping
B)Passive voice
C)Vague referrals
D)Long run-on sentences

Question 14

Which section of a research paper should be written last?

A)Title
B)Abstract
C)Introduction
D)Literature review

Question 15

When identifying a purpose,and preparing to present one's study,what is a crucial piece?

A)Coining new terms to accommodate a given audience
B)Informing the scientific community
C)Understanding the audience
D)Placing the researcher in a central role