Question 1

In posters, students can choose to include more headings than recommended in an APA style report.

Accepted Answer

APA style guidelines are more flexible for posters compared to a traditional report. Students can choose to include additional headings as necessary to effectively communicate their research findings.

Question 2

Literature reviews can be of three broad sorts: systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and critical reviews.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

In an examination a student should:

Accepted Answer

Leaving about 10% of the time free to check their answers allows the student to review their work and make any necessary corrections. Leaving 30% of the time free may cause the student to rush through the exam, potentially making careless mistakes. Leaving questions blank is not advisable as it guarantees zero marks for that question. Answering essay questions first and leaving multiple-choice questions for later may not be the most efficient use of time and may lead to incomplete answers or rushed responses.

Question 4

The contents of a literature review resemble:

Accepted Answer

A literature review is commonly found in the introductory section of a research report and is used to provide context and background information on the topic being studied. It summarizes relevant research and identifies gaps in the existing knowledge while also defining the research questions or hypotheses that will be addressed in the study. While there may be some overlap with a discussion section or examination essay, the purpose and focus of a literature review is primarily to set the stage for the research study.

Question 5

If an examination comprises a mix of different types of questions, a student should:

Accepted Answer

Answering multiple-choice questions first allows students to quickly secure marks for questions they are confident about, then move on to short-answer questions to elaborate on their knowledge, and finally tackle essay questions, which typically require more time and thought. This strategy helps in managing time effectively during an examination.

Question 6

When preparing a poster students can keep words to a minimum by using visual methods to display results, omitting non-critical details about statistical assumptions and analyses, and excluding inferential statistics that generate non-significant effects.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Keeping words to a minimum on a poster is important for visual clarity and impact. Presenting results using visual methods such as graphs and tables can help convey information without overwhelming the viewer. Omitting non-critical details about statistical assumptions and excluding non-significant inferential statistics can also help streamline the poster and focus on the most important findings.

Question 7

Which of these is not recommended in the text when attempting short-answer questions?

Accepted Answer

The text does not recommend presenting a thorough analysis of the broad topic for short-answer questions. Instead, it suggests focusing on one or two key concepts and presenting the required information in about a paragraph in clear, grammatical, and cohesive sentences.

Question 8

One way that an examination essay response differs to an essay submitted as an independent assignment is that an examination essay generally does not:

Accepted Answer

Examination essays are usually timed and therefore do not allow the same amount of time for research and reflection as independent assignments. As a result, examination essays typically require less original thinking and instead prioritize a clear and concise response to the prompt. However, they still require a solid understanding of the topic and may require an introduction, as well as an essay plan to help organize thoughts and ideas.

Question 9

Which of these is not true regarding formatting a poster?

Accepted Answer

Titles and headings should be presented in sans-serif font, not serif font.

Question 10

In an examination, students should allocate time for each question based on the marks for each question.

Accepted Answer

Students should allocate more time for higher marked questions and less time for lower marked questions, thus time allocation should be based on the marks for each question.

Question 11

The format of a poster is exactly the same as that of a research report.

Accepted Answer

The format of a poster is different from that of a research report. A research report typically includes a cover page, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references, while a poster typically includes a title, introduction, methods, results, and conclusion, and is visually designed to effectively communicate key findings to an audience.

Question 12

To write an examination essay students need to analyse the topic, decide on an argument or an approach, develop an essay plan with an introduction, body, and conclusion, and write in bullet points.

Accepted Answer

While it is important to analyze the topic and decide on an argument or approach, students should not write in bullet points. Instead, they should write in complete sentences and paragraphs with proper organization and transitions. The essay should have an introduction, body, and conclusion, but the plan should be more detailed than just writing in bullet points.

Question 13

The text on a poster needs to be easily read by a viewer standing up to 20 m away.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The text on a poster needs to...

Question 14

Literature reviews can be of three broad sorts, these are:

Accepted Answer

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are structured and quantitative approaches to analyzing literature, while narrative reviews are a more qualitative and descriptive approach. Therefore, the three broad sorts of literature reviews are systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and narrative reviews. Experimental reviews and objective reviews are not commonly recognized categories in the literature review field.

Question 15

In examination essays students should not omit the abstract.

Accepted Answer

In examination essays, students typically do not include an abstract, as the format and requirements for these essays differ from research papers or articles where an abstract is necessary.

Question 16

Your instructor will expect you to provide a more detailed description and evaluation of the literature in a literature review than in the contents of an introduction to a research report.

Accepted Answer

A literature review typically provides a more comprehensive examination of previous research and scholarly articles related to the research topic, whereas an introduction briefly introduces the topic and provides context for the study. Therefore, a literature review is expected to be more detailed and evaluative in nature.

Question 17

The section of a multiple-choice question that comes before the alternatives from which you choose the most correct option is called the:

Accepted Answer

The stem is the section of a multiple-choice question that comes before the alternatives or options from which you choose the most correct option. The lead-in refers to any introductory text that precedes the stem. Branching is a technique used in some types of multiple-choice questions to lead test-takers to other questions or sections based on their previous responses. The header is typically the title, section, or general heading of the set of questions.

Question 18

Most posters are presented in portrait format.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most posters are presented in portrait format....

Question 19

A type of literature review where the data are effect sizes from primary research reports is a/an:

Accepted Answer

A literature review that uses effect sizes from primary research reports is a meta-analysis, which is a statistical technique used to combine and analyze data from multiple studies. This type of review allows for a more precise and objective evaluation of the overall effect of an intervention or treatment. Systematic review, effect-analysis, and combined-analysis are not recognized terminology for this type of review.

Question 20

Which of the following is not one of the recommended ways to prepare for an examination?

Accepted Answer

Option D is not related to preparing for an examination but rather pertains to conducting research on a topic. Options A, B, and C are all recommended ways to prepare for an examination.

Quiz 7: Writing for Other Forms of Assessment