Question 1

Research report style

Accepted Answer

A)  refers to the type of words,length and form of sentences,and pattern of paragraphs.
B)  is the same as research report content.
C)  takes precedence over everything else in the research report.
D)  is the same as the report tone. A

Question 2

In the___________section of the research report,the researcher gives the reader a concise,unambiguous interpretation of the dataȇs meaning.

Accepted Answer

discussion

Question 3

What is an RFP?

Accepted Answer

Request for Proposal - an announcement by a funding source that seeks research proposals to fund.

Question 4

______________________are announcements by a funding source that it seeks research proposals to fund.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________are announcements by a funding source that...

Question 5

When paraphrasing,a researcher must

Accepted Answer

A)  give the original author credit by referencing.
B)  always use quotes.
C)  exaggerate.
D)  take out any wording that does not sound as if it is it might be the researcherȇs work.

Question 6

Editing a report

Accepted Answer

A)  involves extensive colleague interaction.
B)  is cleaning and tightening up the mechanical aspects of writing.
C)  must be done by an administrative assistant.
D)  is a fast process,usually completed in 5-10 minutes.

Question 7

Dr.Mottle is listed as the lead researcher of a study and of the grant that funds the research.She is the PI of the study,what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is the principle inventor.
B)  She is the principal investigator.
C)  She is the primary investigator.
D)  She is the primary inventor.

Question 8

______________________refers to the type of words,length and form of sentences,and pattern of paragraphs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________refers to the type of words,length and...

Question 9

Funding agencies typically release an announcement that they are accepting research proposals for possible funding called a what?

Accepted Answer

A)  money request
B)  request for protocols
C)  request for proposals
D)  request for work

Question 10

A researcher should not think about writing a research report until she has finished all her data collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

______________________is not using anotherȇs exact words; rather a researcher restates someone elseȇs ideas in his own words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________is not using anotherȇs exact words; rather...

Question 12

The report conclusion

Accepted Answer

A)  restates the research question and summarizes major findings.
B)  is the same as the executive summary.
C)  should be 5-10 pages in length.
D)  restates the research question and reiterates all the data charts.

Question 13

Professional writers suggest that one should know his audience when writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Most historical-comparative reports mix two types of organization - topic and___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most historical-comparative reports mix two types of...

Question 15

Dr.Mottle is revising her research report,meaning that

Accepted Answer

A)  she is inserting new ideas.
B)  she is correcting typos.
C)  she is not worried about criticism.
D)  None of the above

Question 16

Field research reports rarely follow a fixed format with standard sections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Writing the introduction and title after finishing a draft of the report ensures that they will accurately reflect what the report says.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Mr.Marsh is ready to write his report on the historical-comparative study that he recently completed.He is concerned as to how to organize the report; what two ways are typical for this type of report?

Accepted Answer

A)  topic and chronologically
B)  topic and reasonability
C)  topic and themes
D)  themes and chronologically

Question 19

In a___________research report,a researcher presents hyotheses and evidence in a logically tight and condensed style.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a___________research report,a researcher presents hyotheses and...

Question 20

In showing cause-effect relations,

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating alternative explanations is the most difficult condition to satisfy.
B)  quantitative research is the best.
C)  qualitative research is the best.
D)  None of the above

Exam 12: Writing a Research Report

Research report style

In the___________section of the research report,the researcher gives the reader a concise,unambiguous interpretation of the dataȇs meaning.

What is an RFP?

______________________are announcements by a funding source that it seeks research proposals to fund.

When paraphrasing,a researcher must

Editing a report

Dr.Mottle is listed as the lead researcher of a study and of the grant that funds the research.She is the PI of the study,what does that mean?

______________________refers to the type of words,length and form of sentences,and pattern of paragraphs.

Funding agencies typically release an announcement that they are accepting research proposals for possible funding called a what?

A researcher should not think about writing a research report until she has finished all her data collection.

______________________is not using anotherȇs exact words; rather a researcher restates someone elseȇs ideas in his own words.

The report conclusion

Professional writers suggest that one should know his audience when writing.

Most historical-comparative reports mix two types of organization - topic and___________.

Dr.Mottle is revising her research report,meaning that

Field research reports rarely follow a fixed format with standard sections.

Writing the introduction and title after finishing a draft of the report ensures that they will accurately reflect what the report says.

Mr.Marsh is ready to write his report on the historical-comparative study that he recently completed.He is concerned as to how to organize the report; what two ways are typical for this type of report?

In a___________research report,a researcher presents hyotheses and evidence in a logically tight and condensed style.

In showing cause-effect relations,