Thesis Long Quiz

1.

2 points

Which item is NOT included in the introduction?

Need for the research. Who will benefit? Discuss applied and scientific contributions.

Research problem. State broadly, in question form.

Broad introduction to thesis topic and method.

Overview. Theoretical foundations.

2.

2 points

The significance is addressed by discussing how the study adds to the theoretical body of knowledge in the field and the study's practical significance for communication professionals in the field being examined.

True

False

3.

2 points

This part explains in one line why the paper is important. It should be concise, readable, and quantitative.

Introduction

Abstract

Title Page

Conclusion

4.

2 points

According to Linda Horn, most research begin with a

problem

issue

question

all of the above

5.

2 points

Who is your audience for a thesis?

Researchers

Professors

Students

all of the above

6.

2 points

To shorten your paper, which data should you delete?

"Conclusions" that are not directly supported by your observations or results

"Interpretation" or "discussion" sections that are only peripherally related to your new results or observations

"Observations" or "results" that are mentioned in the text for which you have not shown data

all of the above

7.

20 points

Why do you need to write a research paper? As a future educator, what are the benefits of writing a research paper? Give 10 reasons. Take note of your grammar and sentence construction.

8.

2 points

To avoid AMBIGUITY in your thesis you must avoid clauses or phrases with more than two ideas in them.

True

False

9.

2 points

This part of the thesis presents a critical review of relevant previous studies in the research field.

Citation

Annotation

References

Review of Related Literature

10.

2 points

In the BODY of your final paper, it is correct to put plain acronyms.

True

False

11.

2 points

All items should be included on the Title Page except

Title of the Study

Name of Researchers

Name of University

Date of Thesis Defense

12.

2 points

This chapter describes and justifies the data gathering method used.

Review of Related Literature

Results

Discussion

Methodology

13.

2 points

To avoid AMBIGUITY in your thesis you must ensure that subject and verb agree in number (singular versus plural).

True

False

14.

2 points

The goal for writing a review of related literature is to determine what is known and is not known about the topic.

True

False

15.

2 points

What DOES NOT belong in the "methods" section of a scientific paper?

Information to allow the reader to assess the believability of your results.

Description of your materials, procedure, theory.

Calculations, technique, procedure, equipment, and calibration plots.

Sufficient background information to allow the reader to understand the context and significance of the question you are trying to address.

16.

2 points

Which is NOT a suggestion to shorten your paper?

Use tables for repetitive information.

Use figure captions effectively.

Include only sufficient background material to permit the reader to understand your story, not every paper ever written on the subject.

Cite the authors for journal articles properly

17.

2 points

This part of the thesis recognises the help given by supervisors, technical staff, family and anyone else who offered support or advice.

Acknowledgement

Bibliography

Title Page

Table of Contents

18.

2 points

The conclusion should summarize the entire thesis.

True

False

19.

2 points

Measurement includes operational definitions for your chosen research method.

True

False

20.

2 points

In considering your thesis length, the goal is the shortest possible paper that contains all information necessary to describe the work and support the interpretation.

True

False

21.

2 points

The bibliography should include all relevant sources examined, whether cited or not.

True

False

22.

2 points

The introduction usually concludes with stating the

chapter or content outline

purpose of the study

scope and limitation

hypothesis

23.

2 points

This chapter addresses the results from your data analysis only. This chapter does not include discussing other research literature or the implications of your findings.

Data Gathering

Results

Data Analysis

Discussion

24.

2 points

In the methodology, you should include design, sample and measurement.

True

False