Question 1

All of the following article highlights should be mentioned in an abstract, EXCEPT:&#10;A) Purpose of the study.&#10;B) Key features of research methodology.&#10;C) Main results of the study.&#10;D) Implications for future research.

Accepted Answer

An abstract typically includes the purpose of the study, key features of the research methodology, and the main results. Implications for future research are often discussed in the conclusion or discussion sections of a paper, not in the abstract.

Question 2

Which one of the following rules about article abstracts is INCORRECT?&#10;A) If a study tests a theory, it should be mentioned in the abstract.&#10;B) If a study evaluates the reliability or validity of a measure, the title of the measure should be mentioned in the abstract.&#10;C) If a study builds upon previous research literature, it should be mentioned in the abstract.&#10;D) If a study has produced some interesting results, they should be mentioned in the abstract.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

What is the main reason that a vague statement of implications should not be used in the abstract?&#10;A) Implications are not part of the original research summarized in the abstract.&#10;B) Implications are too complex to fit into a short format of the abstract.&#10;C) Researchers can rarely assess the implications of their study correctly.&#10;D) The readers do not have much interest in research implications.

Accepted Answer

Implications can be complex and nuanced, making them difficult to succinctly and accurately summarize in the limited space of an abstract. The abstract's purpose is to provide a clear and concise summary of the research, including its objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions. Given its brevity, it's challenging to delve into the complexities of implications without oversimplification or vagueness.

Question 4

When evaluating article abstracts, which of the following is NOT important?&#10;A) Objectives.&#10;B) Literature review.&#10;C) Methods.&#10;D) Results of the study.

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed (objectives, literature review, methods, and results) are important when evaluating article abstracts. Literature review, in particular, provides important context about previous research in the field, which can help readers better understand the significance of the current study. However, in the context of the question, B is the correct answer as it specifically asks for the option that is NOT important, and all the other options are important.

Question 5

There are three important parts of the study that should be reflected in the abstract. What are they?&#10;A) Objectives, methods, and results.&#10;B) Objectives, results, and implications.&#10;C) Methods, results, and implications.&#10;D) Results, implications, and future directions.

Accepted Answer

The abstract of a study typically includes the objectives, methods, and results to provide a concise summary of the research conducted.

Deck 3: Evaluating Abstracts