Deck 12: Writing a Research Report

Question 1

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?

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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?

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

An essential part of the research process where the researcher communicates the results of her study is the

A)final speech.
B)congratulatory party.
C)research report.
D)report card.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Prewriting means that a researcher

A)relaxes until a consultant finishes the initial footwork.
B)takes a 6-month break before writing.
C)begins with a file folder full of notes,outlines,and lists.
D)writes a preliminary final report before analyzing the data.

Question 5

Dr.Mottle is revising her research report,meaning that

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

Question 6

Three steps in the writing process include prewriting,rewriting and what?

A)integrating data
B)calculating
C)data processing
D)composing

Question 7

When a researcher uses another personȇs ideas or thoughts,but uses his own wording,this is called

A)paraphrasing.
B)identity theft.
C)plagiarism.
D)intellectual property.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

A writerȇs audience that is interested in a detailed description of the research process is the

A)expert professionals and scholars audience.
B)public audience.
C)instructor audience.
D)management audience.

Question 10

When writing for the public,an author should

A)use technical language.
B)eliminate all pictures.
C)provide concrete examples that cannot be misinterpreted.
D)reference other authors so that the public can access more information.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a reason why qualitative research reports are longer than quantitative research?

A)It is difficult to condense data that are in the form of words,pictures,or sentences.
B)Providing evidence often means offering readers specific quotes and extended examples.
C)Quantitative researchers have less information that they wish to share.
D)Qualitative researchers want to create a subjective sense of empathy and understanding of real people,events and settings with highly detailed descriptions.

Question 12

Dr.Mottleȇs research proposal contains a description of the research problem and its importance.What is she missing?

A)methodology and why the methods are appropriate
B)methodology and an appendix
C)methods and techniques
D)techniques

Question 13

Writing is a process

A)with a series of steps that result in a final product.
B)that only authors can understand.
C)that requires one type of style only.
D)None of the above

Question 14

Two major ways of organizing field research reports are by chronological natural history and by

A)themes.
B)group of people.
C)question content.
D)context.

Question 15

The purpose of a research report is to tell others what the researcher did,how he did it,and

A)how much it cost.
B)where it took place.
C)why he did it.
D)what he discovered.

Question 16

Editing a report

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 17

An executive summary has more detail than an abstract because

A)it gives the entire report more depth.
B)many practitioners and policy makers only read the executive summary and then just skim parts of the full report.
C)it focuses the reader.
D)readers may want to just read the short version to see if there is any quality info in the full report.

Question 18

The report conclusion

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 19

When paraphrasing,a researcher must

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 20

Research report style

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.

Question 21

The data are presented in the ȈResults and TablesȈ section.They are also discussed,analyzed and/or interpreted in this same section.

Question 22

Which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask of a funding source?

A)What types of research are funded?
B)If I am funded,can I negotiate with the agency to get more funding?
C)Can I get more funding if I do a different type of research?
D)Does your agency have knowledgeable reviewers?

Question 23

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

Question 24

A research proposal includes what elements?

Question 25

Once a researcher collects his data,he will seldom return to literature - once collected,there is no reason.

Question 26

A research abstract has information on the topic,the research problem,the basic findings,and any unusual research design or data collection features.

Question 27

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

Question 28

The three steps in the writing process are:

Question 29

The research report is the first step in the research process,essential for planning the research from beginning until end.

Question 30

List two suggestions for improvement in the rewriting process.

Question 31

The research proposal is

A)not competitive for funding from most funding sources.
B)not required to be typed.
C)a type of contract between the researcher and the funding source.
D)typically hundreds of pages in length.

Question 32

The ȈDescription of the MethodȈ is the section of the report that is most important for professionals who are evaluating the quality of the researchȇs methodology.

Question 33

The tone in a research report should use a whimsical tone to express humor.

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

The researcher in charge of a research study is called what?

A)principal investigator
B)principle investigator
C)principal initiator
D)principle instructor

Question 37

What is the difference between an abstract and an executive summary?

Question 38

List two questions that the ȈDescription of MethodȈ section answers.

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for submitting a successful research proposal to a funding source?

A)Include all of the researcherȇs personal data (including social security number,telephone number,marital status,etc.)on the front page of the proposal.
B)Follow all directions in detail.
C)Submit the entire proposal by the date deadline.
D)Include required letters of support.

Question 40

In showing cause-effect relations,

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

Question 41

A researcher can demonstrate an ability to complete a proposed qualitative project in what two ways?

Question 42

When writing a report on field research,the report is typically organized in two different ways.What are they?

Question 43

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

Question 44

A written document that summarizes the way a study was conducted and its major findings is called a(n)___________.

Question 45

______________________creates a link between a rapid flow of ideas in the mind and writing.The idea is to get ideas on paper as quickly as possible to get and keep the creative juices or ideas flowing.

Question 46

______________________is part of the rewriting process in which a researcher moves ideas around or adds and subtracts ideas.

Question 47

A temporary inability to write that some people experience when they have a writing task to complete is called___________.

Question 48

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

Question 49

Part of the rewriting process in which the researcher focuses on improving the mechanism aspects of writing is___________.

Question 50

What is the role of a principal investigator?

Question 51

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

Question 52

What is an RFP?

Question 53

A researcher defines all technical terms and clearly labels each part of a report.Additionally,she offers many examples and includes a step-by-step manner of discussion.The audience for this style of writing is most likely___________.

Question 54

The most important section of the research report to professionals who evaluate the quality of research methodology is the___________section.

Question 55

A___________is the main researcher who conducts a study funded by a grant.

Question 56

What is the difference between revising and editing?

Question 57

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

Question 58

In the___________section of the research report,the researcher restates the research question and summarizes major findings.

Question 59

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

Question 60

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

Question 61

Discuss three reasons for returning to the literature after completing data collection and analysis.

Question 62

Discuss cause-effect relations in regard to survey or existing statistical methods.

Question 63

Dr.Van Offer is contemplating submission of a research proposal to an organization that is completely unknown to him.The RFP from the organization is very vague about its funding policies; and Dr.Van Offer is unsure whether his research is appropriate to the organizationȇs funding mission.What are his next steps? Should he just forget the submission?

Question 64

A research report should be written for a scientifically literate audience.What three things did Hurd suggest that a scientifically literate person should be able to do?

Question 65

List five items that will contribute to a successful research grant proposal.