Question 1

The "Discussion" section of a research report would not include

Accepted Answer

A)  shortcomings of the research. 
B)  theoretical and practical implications of the findings. 
C)  a summary of the highlights of the report. 
D)  tables and graphs. 
A)  shortcomings of the research. 
B)  theoretical and practical implications of the findings. 
C)  a summary of the highlights of the report. 
D)  tables and graphs.

Question 2

When submitting a paper for publication, the textbook recommends that you

Accepted Answer

A)  always submit to scholarly journals with relatively high rates of acceptance. 
B)  prepare a brief cover letter of one or two sentences that simply asks the editor to consider your paper for publication. 
C)  communicate to the editor that you prefer an open (as opposed to blind) review. 
D)  use reviewers' comments to improve the paper if it is rejected and then submit it to another journal. 
A)  always submit to scholarly journals with relatively high rates of acceptance. 
B)  prepare a brief cover letter of one or two sentences that simply asks the editor to consider your paper for publication. 
C)  communicate to the editor that you prefer an open (as opposed to blind) review. 
D)  use reviewers' comments to improve the paper if it is rejected and then submit it to another journal.

Question 3

Given the timeliness of research reports, researchers generally write no more than two or three drafts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A literature review is unnecessary when the research tests a hypothesis derived from direct experience or observation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The best place to begin a literature search is an online library catalog.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In writing a research report, the text recommends:

Accepted Answer

A)  Always use the passive voice. 
B)  Write sections such as the introduction in the order they will appear in the report. 
C)  Make the first draft as close to the final draft as possible. 
D)  Use free writing to help get started writing. 
A)  Always use the passive voice. 
B)  Write sections such as the introduction in the order they will appear in the report. 
C)  Make the first draft as close to the final draft as possible. 
D)  Use free writing to help get started writing.

Question 7

Many papers submitted for publication are rejected because of a mismatch between the content of the paper and the scope and mission of the journal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the text, research proposals

Accepted Answer

A)  are generally longer than final reports of the research. 
B)  usually bear very little resemblance to final reports of the research. 
C)  are only necessary if funding is sought to support the research. 
D)  may be required by a college or university Institutional Review Board. 
A)  are generally longer than final reports of the research. 
B)  usually bear very little resemblance to final reports of the research. 
C)  are only necessary if funding is sought to support the research. 
D)  may be required by a college or university Institutional Review Board.

Question 9

Tables and figures should be used sparingly to summarize large amounts of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following sequences most accurately describes the process leading to the preparation of a research proposal?

Accepted Answer

A)  formulate research question F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 locate relevant research literature F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 read prior research 
B)  locate relevant research literature F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 read prior research F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 formulate research question 
C)  read prior research F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 locate relevant research literature F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 formulate research question 
D)  locate relevant research literature F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 formulate research question F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 read prior research 
A)  formulate research question F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 locate relevant research literature F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 read prior research 
B)  locate relevant research literature F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 read prior research F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 formulate research question 
C)  read prior research F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 locate relevant research literature F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 formulate research question 
D)  locate relevant research literature F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 formulate research question F1S1S1W1F1F1F10 read prior research

Question 11

Which section is or should be the "heart" of a research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Literature Review 
B)  Methods Design 
C)  Findings/Results 
D)  Discussion 
A)  Literature Review 
B)  Methods Design 
C)  Findings/Results 
D)  Discussion

Question 12

The text recommends that you use the passive voice in writing research reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Using Web search engines to search narrow topics such as "sports and social capital" typically generates very few hits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the practice of free writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has proven ineffective in writing up social research. 
B)  It applies best to writing the results of quantitative analysis. 
C)  It involves quickly recording thoughts without worrying about grammar or referring to notes. 
D)  It refers to writing that is not subject to (or free from) others' critical appraisal. 
A)  It has proven ineffective in writing up social research. 
B)  It applies best to writing the results of quantitative analysis. 
C)  It involves quickly recording thoughts without worrying about grammar or referring to notes. 
D)  It refers to writing that is not subject to (or free from) others' critical appraisal.

Question 15

The abstract of a research report usually is written first, so that it can serve as an outline for writing the rest of the report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The textbook's list of the major headings in research reports applies best to experiments and survey research. Based on your reading of Chapters 10, create an outline of the major headings that are likely to be found in reports of field research.

Accepted Answer

Introduction
- Background and rationale

Question 17

Carefully evaluate the Internet as a source of information for social scientists. What are its strengths and limitations? Why are the library's online databases preferred over the Internet and the online library catalog to begin a review of the social science literature?

Accepted Answer

The Internet can be a valuable source of

Question 18

Identify six recommendations for writing a research report. At least one recommendation should pertain to the process of preparing to write and at least two recommendations should pertain to the process of revision.

Accepted Answer

1. Prepare thoroughly before writing: Be

Question 19

According to the text, which of the following rules of thumb applies to the revision and length of a research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taking time between the writing of drafts can improve the quality of a report. 
B)  Short, concise reports are generally better than longer reports. 
C)  In general, the longer the report, the better it is. 
D)  The quality of a final report depends on the quality of the first draft. 
A)  Taking time between the writing of drafts can improve the quality of a report. 
B)  Short, concise reports are generally better than longer reports. 
C)  In general, the longer the report, the better it is. 
D)  The quality of a final report depends on the quality of the first draft.

Question 20

"Paraphernalia of pedantry" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  using technical vocabulary to impress the reader. 
B)  doing a thorough review of the literature. 
C)  citing all sources for verbatim quotations. 
D)  making a report brief and to the point. 
E)  using advanced statistical analyses. 
A)  using technical vocabulary to impress the reader. 
B)  doing a thorough review of the literature. 
C)  citing all sources for verbatim quotations. 
D)  making a report brief and to the point. 
E)  using advanced statistical analyses.

The "Discussion" section of a research report would not include

When submitting a paper for publication, the textbook recommends that you

Given the timeliness of research reports, researchers generally write no more than two or three drafts.

A literature review is unnecessary when the research tests a hypothesis derived from direct experience or observation.

The best place to begin a literature search is an online library catalog.

In writing a research report, the text recommends:

Many papers submitted for publication are rejected because of a mismatch between the content of the paper and the scope and mission of the journal.

According to the text, research proposals

Tables and figures should be used sparingly to summarize large amounts of information.

Which of the following sequences most accurately describes the process leading to the preparation of a research proposal?

Which section is or should be the "heart" of a research report?

The text recommends that you use the passive voice in writing research reports.

Using Web search engines to search narrow topics such as "sports and social capital" typically generates very few hits.

Which of the following best describes the practice of free writing?

The abstract of a research report usually is written first, so that it can serve as an outline for writing the rest of the report.

The textbook's list of the major headings in research reports applies best to experiments and survey research. Based on your reading of Chapters 10, create an outline of the major headings that are likely to be found in reports of field research.

Carefully evaluate the Internet as a source of information for social scientists. What are its strengths and limitations? Why are the library's online databases preferred over the Internet and the online library catalog to begin a review of the social science literature?

Identify six recommendations for writing a research report. At least one recommendation should pertain to the process of preparing to write and at least two recommendations should pertain to the process of revision.

According to the text, which of the following rules of thumb applies to the revision and length of a research report?

"Paraphernalia of pedantry" refers to

Introduction

The Nature of Science

Research Ethics

Elements of Research Design

Measurement

Sampling

Experimentation

Experimental Designs

Survey Research

Survey Instrumentation

Field Research

Research Using Available Data

Multiple Methods

Data Processing and Elementary Data Analysis

Multivariate Analysis

Filters

Exam 17: Writing Research Reports

The "Discussion" section of a research report would not include

When submitting a paper for publication, the textbook recommends that you

Given the timeliness of research reports, researchers generally write no more than two or three drafts.

A literature review is unnecessary when the research tests a hypothesis derived from direct experience or observation.

The best place to begin a literature search is an online library catalog.

In writing a research report, the text recommends:

Many papers submitted for publication are rejected because of a mismatch between the content of the paper and the scope and mission of the journal.

According to the text, research proposals

Tables and figures should be used sparingly to summarize large amounts of information.

Which of the following sequences most accurately describes the process leading to the preparation of a research proposal?

Which section is or should be the "heart" of a research report?

The text recommends that you use the passive voice in writing research reports.

Using Web search engines to search narrow topics such as "sports and social capital" typically generates very few hits.

Which of the following best describes the practice of free writing?

The abstract of a research report usually is written first, so that it can serve as an outline for writing the rest of the report.

The textbook's list of the major headings in research reports applies best to experiments and survey research. Based on your reading of Chapters 10, create an outline of the major headings that are likely to be found in reports of field research.

Carefully evaluate the Internet as a source of information for social scientists. What are its strengths and limitations? Why are the library's online databases preferred over the Internet and the online library catalog to begin a review of the social science literature?

Identify six recommendations for writing a research report. At least one recommendation should pertain to the process of preparing to write and at least two recommendations should pertain to the process of revision.

According to the text, which of the following rules of thumb applies to the revision and length of a research report?

"Paraphernalia of pedantry" refers to

Introduction

The Nature of Science

Research Ethics

Elements of Research Design

Measurement

Sampling

Experimentation

Experimental Designs

Survey Research

Survey Instrumentation

Field Research

Research Using Available Data

Multiple Methods

Data Processing and Elementary Data Analysis

Multivariate Analysis

Filters