Question 1

The section in which the evaluator explains if the hypothesis/es were met or not is which of the following?
A)methodology
B)executive summary
C)results
D)discussion

Accepted Answer

The discussion section of a research paper or report is where the evaluator explains if the hypotheses were met or not, interpreting the results and discussing their implications.

Question 2

The Executive Summary of a report should contain the same headings as used in the remainder of the report.

Accepted Answer

The Executive Summary is a condensed version of the report, and it should contain the same main points as the rest of the report. This includes the same headings, so that readers can easily find the information they are looking for.

Question 3

Writing for professional publication is beneficial in order to
A)contribute to the social work knowledge base.
B)thank the participants of the study.
C)settle differences about the ownership of the data.
D)disseminate the report to the stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

Writing for professional publication allows individuals to contribute to the social work knowledge base by sharing research findings, insights, and advancements with the broader community.

Question 4

A written outline of a thoughtful and planned course of research is known as ________________.
A)empirical research
B)a journal article
C)an evaluation proposal
D)an accountability plan
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

An evaluation proposal is a written outline of a thoughtful and planned course of research. Empirical research refers to the collection of data through observation, experimentation, or other systematic methods, and a journal article is a publication that presents the results of research or analysis. An accountability plan is a document outlining the responsibilities and expectations of individuals or organizations.

Question 5

Which of the following is a strategy for ensuring that your evaluation report will be used by the agency?
A)present it in a way that holds the attention of stakeholders
B)incorporate the needs and concerns of the staff
C)use evaluation as a building process
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Presenting the evaluation report in a way that holds the attention of stakeholders, incorporating the needs and concerns of the staff, and using evaluation as a building process are all strategies that can increase the likelihood that the report will be used by the agency. By doing so, the report becomes more actionable, relevant, and useful for decision-making. Ultimately, the goal of evaluation is to inform and improve programs, policies, and practices, and these strategies can help achieve that goal.

Question 6

Discussion of the purpose for conducting the evaluation is contained in what section of the evaluation report?
A)introduction
B)methodology
C)findings
D)literature review

Accepted Answer

The introduction section of an evaluation report typically includes information about the purpose and goals of the evaluation, as well as any background information or contextual details that may be relevant.

Question 7

Over-generalizing, or saying that a program found to be effective should be implemented in diverse settings is a common mistake made in writing evaluation reports.

Accepted Answer

Over-generalizing ignores the potential differences in context, culture, and population of different settings and may not take into account the unique circumstances each setting presents. Therefore, it is a mistake made in evaluation reports.

Question 8

The section of the report or paper that includes a description of how the participants were selected and what instruments they completed for the study is the __________________.
A)executive summary
B)methodology
C)discussion
D)literature review

Accepted Answer

The methodology section typically includes information about participant selection, recruitment methods, and the measures or instruments used in the study. The executive summary provides an overview of the entire report, the discussion section is where the interpretation of results and implications are presented, and the literature review provides a summary of previous research related to the study topic.

Question 9

A summary of studies previously conducted on the topic and applications of the intervention that have been reported by others is which part of the report?
A)introduction
B)methodology
C)literature review
D)discussion

Accepted Answer

A literature review is a part of a research report that summarizes previous studies conducted on the topic and applications of the intervention reported by others. It provides a context for the current study and suggests potential directions for future research.

Question 10

It is acceptable in a research report to omit detailed information about the instrument utilized in the study.

Accepted Answer

It is not acceptable to omit detailed information about the instrument utilized in the study. This information is essential for the readers to understand the method and validity of the study.

Question 11

Which of the following items would you likely include in an appendices and not as part of the report narrative?
A)copy of the instrument/s used
B)the informed consent document
C)ads recruiting participants to the study
D)all of the above could be included in the appendices
E)none of the above are appropriate to include in the appendices

Accepted Answer

All of the items listed (copy of the instruments used, the informed consent document, and ads recruiting participants to the study) are typically included in the appendices rather than the main body of a report. This is because they are supplementary materials that support the research but do not fit seamlessly into the narrative of the report.

Question 12

An overview of the evaluation report that is brief and could be sent to media outlets to share the results with target groups is known as which of the following components of the evaluation report?
A)introduction
B)methodology
C)abstract
D)executive summary

Accepted Answer

An executive summary is a brief overview of the evaluation report that highlights the key findings and recommendations. It is usually sent to media outlets and target groups to share the results of the evaluation in a concise and accessible format. The introduction provides background information on the evaluation, the methodology describes the methods used to collect and analyze data, and the abstract summarizes the report in a paragraph or two.

Question 13

Writing for publication in professional journals is addressed in the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

Accepted Answer

The National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics addresses writing for publication in professional journals in the section on Ethical Responsibility to Colleagues (1.09). This includes ensuring that research and writing are accurate and truthful, giving credit to others for their contributions, and not engaging in plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty.

Question 14

In your evaluation report, you present what you have learned from the data analysis, the statistical significance from the tests run, and include graphs of the data.Which section is this?
A)discussion
B)methodology
C)findings
D)literature review

Accepted Answer

The section where the data analysis, statistical significance tests, and graphs are presented is the findings section of an evaluation report.

Quiz 14: Writing Evaluation Proposals, Reports, and Journal Articlesindex

The section in which the evaluator explains if the hypothesis/es were met or not is which of the following?

The Executive Summary of a report should contain the same headings as used in the remainder of the report.

Writing for professional publication is beneficial in order to

A written outline of a thoughtful and planned course of research is known as ________________.

Which of the following is a strategy for ensuring that your evaluation report will be used by the agency?

Discussion of the purpose for conducting the evaluation is contained in what section of the evaluation report?

Over-generalizing, or saying that a program found to be effective should be implemented in diverse settings is a common mistake made in writing evaluation reports.

The section of the report or paper that includes a description of how the participants were selected and what instruments they completed for the study is the __________________.

A summary of studies previously conducted on the topic and applications of the intervention that have been reported by others is which part of the report?

It is acceptable in a research report to omit detailed information about the instrument utilized in the study.

Which of the following items would you likely include in an appendices and not as part of the report narrative?

An overview of the evaluation report that is brief and could be sent to media outlets to share the results with target groups is known as which of the following components of the evaluation report?

Writing for publication in professional journals is addressed in the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

In your evaluation report, you present what you have learned from the data analysis, the statistical significance from the tests run, and include graphs of the data.Which section is this?