Question 1

The abstract of the report should tell the entire story in one compelling paragraph.

Accepted Answer

An abstract is a concise summary of a report, designed to give readers a quick overview of the main points and findings, effectively telling the entire story in a brief format.

Question 2

Short reports may be limited to as little as 800 to 1000 words with only one table or figure allowed.

Accepted Answer

Short reports are often concise, typically ranging from 800 to 1000 words, and may include only one table or figure to maintain brevity and focus.

Question 3

What section of a paper in the health sciences should spell out the core question that the paper will explore and answer?&#10;A) Abstract&#10;B) Introduction&#10;C) Methods&#10;D) Discussion

Accepted Answer

The introduction section of a paper in the health sciences should spell out the core question that the paper will explore and answer.

Question 4

Which of the following is the first step in the editing process?&#10;A) Making sure the big picture message is being clearly communicated&#10;B) Making sure the paper has a clear storyline&#10;C) Making sure the title of the paper reflects the key message of the study&#10;D) Making sure the introduction overtly asks the main research question

Accepted Answer

The first step in the editing process is to ensure that the big picture message is being clearly communicated, as this sets the foundation for the rest of the editing process.

Question 5

Which section of a paper in the health sciences provides all necessary clues for answering the main research question and demonstrates that those observations are valid, sufficiently comprehensive, and reasonably unbiased?

A) Abstract
B) Introduction
C) Methods and results
D) Discussion

Accepted Answer

The Methods and Results sections provide detailed information on how the research was conducted and the findings, ensuring the study's validity, comprehensiveness, and lack of bias.

Deck 37: Critically Revising