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Writing an Educational Research Report MCQ

“_______ manual” for academic writing is known as Style guide

Instruction

Product

Operations

Crisis Management

Answer

Correct Answer: Instruction

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Agreed-upon procedures that help ensure the readability and credibility of research reports are known as ________.

Conventions of academic-style writing

Style guide

Reading style

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Conventions of academic-style writing

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Brief summary of the contents of a research article, typically including the results and conclusions of the study is known as ________.

Abstract

Concrete

Actual

Physical

Answer

Correct Answer: Abstract

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Which sections of the action research report can be written in present tense?

Introductory sections of the report--where the topic is introduced and the research questions and hypotheses are stated

The literature review--where you summarize the literature that has already occurred

The methodology--where the specific methods and procedure used in your study are summarized

The results and conclusions--where you summarize the data analysis and note the implications that can be drawn from the action research

Answer

Correct Answer: Introductory sections of the report--where the topic is introduced and the research questions and hypotheses are stated

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Which of the following is NOT a common convention of style in academic writing?

Person and voice

Clarity and consistency

Length of the report

Simplicity of language

Answer

Correct Answer: Length of the report

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Which of the following is an example of a definitive statement?

“Thirty-two percent of students indicated they disliked the Roberts note-taking system.”

“As these results suggest, it may be critical that instruction on this topic be presented by experts in the field who are knowledgeable about elementary classrooms.”

“There seem to be different contexts or situations within the high school setting where positive reinforcement is more appropriately utilized.”

“Most students indicated they did not like the classroom management system utilized at their grade level.”

Answer

Correct Answer: “Thirty-two percent of students indicated they disliked the Roberts note-taking system.”

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Which of the following is an example of the active voice?

“It was concluded by the researchers that . . . ”

“The teacher-researcher developed the following . . . ”

“The following conclusions were reached . . . ”

In summary, the researchers found the following . . .

Answer

Correct Answer: “The teacher-researcher developed the following . . . ”

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Which of the following statements is a good guideline to follow for academic writing?

Spend additional time to make sure spelling and grammar are correct the first time

Begin with an outline and organize your thoughts accordingly

Develop a realistic writing schedule

Both “begin with an outline and organize your thoughts accordingly” and “develop a realistic writing schedule” are correct

Answer

Correct Answer: Both “begin with an outline and organize your thoughts accordingly” and “develop a realistic writing schedule” are correct

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Which statement is NOT true about the type of language that should be used in a research report?

Avoid the overuse of adjectives and adverbs

Make it straightforward and simple.

Use short sentences, eliminate redundancy and wordiness, and avoid using overly detailed descriptions

Jargon and flowery words should be used as often as possible to make your report more interesting to the reader

Answer

Correct Answer: Jargon and flowery words should be used as often as possible to make your report more interesting to the reader

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Which of the following would be helpful in improving the clarity of your written research report?

Assume that readers know nothing about your topic and procedures so explain everything to them in the simplest terms possible

Use headings and subheadings to guide the reader through the report

Organize your report in a logical format to improve its clarity and readability

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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Which of the following is NOT true about person and voice in an action research report?

The passive voice should be used fairly extensively in writing action research.

The author should not voice explicit biases or hidden agendas in the research report.

In action research, the authors generally refer to themselves by using first-person pronouns, such as “I,” “we,” or “me.”

Descriptions, interpretations, and conclusions should be fair, accurate, honest, and trustworthy.

Answer

Correct Answer: The passive voice should be used fairly extensively in writing action research.

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Which of the following is NOT true about the conventions of academic-style writing?

The conventions are agreed-upon procedures that help to ensure the readability and credibility of research reports.

A researcher’s credibility can be damaged by using unconventional report styles and formats.

Readers of journals and other outlets for research reports have certain expectations regarding format and style.

Classroom teachers who conduct action research are excused from following established conventions because of the nature of their research.

Answer

Correct Answer: Classroom teachers who conduct action research are excused from following established conventions because of the nature of their research.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about writing up action research?

The writing process requires the teacher-researcher to clarify various meanings throughout the report.

Writing a research report is something that is done only by academics at colleges and universities.

The teacher-researcher is likely to continue to learn more about the topic of study, the students, their learning, and the teacher’s instruction.

The process forces the teacher-researcher to be honest, accurate, and thorough, thus promoting a better final product.

Answer

Correct Answer: Writing a research report is something that is done only by academics at colleges and universities.

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When describing the methodology (i.e., your research design, data collection, etc.), statements should be tentative.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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In academic writing and, specifically, in traditional forms of research, such as experimental research, the authors generally do not refer to themselves as “I,” “we,” or “me.”

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Titles of reports that are cute and clever, pose riddles, or are extremely vague are excellent choices, as they tend to entice the reader.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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The most commonly used style guide for academic-style writing in education in the United States is the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition), also referred to as the APA Manual.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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A style guide is an instruction manual that provides authors with various requirements for stylistic matter, including, but not limited to, punctuation, grammar, abbreviations, reference styles, headings, quotations, statistical notation, and captions for figures and tables.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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