Deck 39: Reasons to Publish

Question 1

Submitting a manuscript to a journal for review is the final step of a series of conversations about a research report.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Presenting research findings at conferences is a helpful part of the scientific conversation, which is entered into the permanent record of scholarly discourse.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Which of the following are generally considered to be previews of works in progress and not final products like published journal articles?

A) Conference abstracts
B) Oral presentations
C) Peer reviews
D) Poster presentations

Answer 3

A

Question 4

After publication, what is the next goal of a research scientist?

A) Republish the same results
B) Move on to a new course of study
C) Expand the research in a new but related direction
D) Mentor researchers with similar research goals

Question 5

Which of the following can be viewed as an opportunity to receive expert and constructive feedback about a draft report?

A) Question and answer sessions
B) Oral presentations
C) Peer-review process
D) Poster presentations