Question 1

Which of the following is not an example of a Web-based only resource?

Accepted Answer

A) e-libraries. 
B) periodical databases. 
C) discussion forums. 
D) periodicals. 
E) wikis. 
A) e-libraries. 
B) periodical databases. 
C) discussion forums. 
D) periodicals. 
E) wikis. D

Question 2

Hard-copy materials are still important sources for research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Commercial sites never should be used as reliable sources of information since they are inherently biased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A(n)is a controlled form of observation designed to verify an assumption..

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)is a controlled form of observation designed...

Question 5

A is a community encyclopedia that allows users to edit the content.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A is a community encyclopedia that allows...

Question 6

When creating a survey,

Accepted Answer

A) phrase questions ambiguously. 
B) do not include an introduction. 
C) use only close-ended questions. 
D) use loaded questions. 
E) keep it simple and brief. 
A) phrase questions ambiguously. 
B) do not include an introduction. 
C) use only close-ended questions. 
D) use loaded questions. 
E) keep it simple and brief.

Question 7

A large,identifiable group of people is called a population,while representatives of that group are called a .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A large,identifiable group of people is called...

Question 8

A survey is an example of secondary research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Blogs can be sources of relevant and reliable information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Subject directories are indexes compiled by editors and others who sift through Web sites and compile the most useful links.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Reference works include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) encyclopedias. 
B) indexes. 
C) abstracts. 
D) conference papers. 
E) almanacs. 
A) encyclopedias. 
B) indexes. 
C) abstracts. 
D) conference papers. 
E) almanacs.

Question 12

Which of these statements about Web-based research is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The more design elements on a site,the more reliable the information there. 
B) Since Web sites are always accessible,you do not need to save any of the material you find on them. 
C) No single search engine indexes everything on the Web. 
D) Web sites with the domains .gov and .edu will most likely not contain reliable information. 
E) You may download anything from the Web and use it without permission. 
A) The more design elements on a site,the more reliable the information there. 
B) Since Web sites are always accessible,you do not need to save any of the material you find on them. 
C) No single search engine indexes everything on the Web. 
D) Web sites with the domains .gov and .edu will most likely not contain reliable information. 
E) You may download anything from the Web and use it without permission.

Question 13

Conducting research means getting information directly from the source.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conducting research means getting information directly from...

Question 14

Thinking critically about research depends on all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) finding a definite answer. 
B) looking at the research from many viewpoints. 
C) achieving sufficient depth. 
D) asking the right questions. 
E) evaluating the reliability and completeness of sources. 
A) finding a definite answer. 
B) looking at the research from many viewpoints. 
C) achieving sufficient depth. 
D) asking the right questions. 
E) evaluating the reliability and completeness of sources.

Question 15

scan for Web sites containing key words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of scan for Web sites containing key words....

Question 16

In informational interviews,

Accepted Answer

A) try to write down everything the respondent says. 
B) deviate from your interview plan to allow for interesting material to emerge. 
C) invite the respondent to review your version of any material to be published. 
D) you should do most of the talking. 
E) ask yes/no questions. 
A) try to write down everything the respondent says. 
B) deviate from your interview plan to allow for interesting material to emerge. 
C) invite the respondent to review your version of any material to be published. 
D) you should do most of the talking. 
E) ask yes/no questions.

Question 17

Questionnaires use only closed-ended questions,not open-ended questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Direct observation is the surest way to eliminate bias in research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Key words and search phrases should be as general as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sometimes the most reliable material resides in less attractive,text-only sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Thinking Critically About the Research Process

Which of the following is not an example of a Web-based only resource?

Hard-copy materials are still important sources for research.

Commercial sites never should be used as reliable sources of information since they are inherently biased.

A(n)is a controlled form of observation designed to verify an assumption..

A is a community encyclopedia that allows users to edit the content.

When creating a survey,

A large,identifiable group of people is called a population,while representatives of that group are called a .

A survey is an example of secondary research.

Blogs can be sources of relevant and reliable information.

Subject directories are indexes compiled by editors and others who sift through Web sites and compile the most useful links.

Reference works include all of the following except

Which of these statements about Web-based research is most accurate?

Conducting research means getting information directly from the source.

Thinking critically about research depends on all of the following except

scan for Web sites containing key words.

In informational interviews,

Questionnaires use only closed-ended questions,not open-ended questions.

Direct observation is the surest way to eliminate bias in research.

Key words and search phrases should be as general as possible.

Sometimes the most reliable material resides in less attractive,text-only sites.

Introduction to Technical Communication

Meeting the Needs of Specific Audiences

Persuading Your Audience

Weighing the Ethical Issues

Teamwork and Global Considerations

An Overview of the Technical Writing Process

Evaluating and Interpreting Information

Summarizing Research Findings and Other Information

Organizing for Readers

Editing for a Professional Style and Tone

Designing Visual Information

Designing Pages and Documents

Memos

Email and Text Messaging

Workplace Letters

Résumés and Other Job-Search Materials

Technical Definitions

Technical Descriptions, specifications, and Marketing Materials

Instructions and Procedures

Informal Reports

Formal Analytical Reports

Proposals

Oral Presentations and Webinars

Web Pages

Social Media

Filters