Question 1

What is the most typical structure of a research paper?

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Abstract, introduction, methods section, results section, conclusion, and references

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Introduction, supporting paragraphs, conclusion, and references

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Contents, executive summary, introduction, body of the research paper, conclusions, recommendations, appendices, and references

Question 2

Analyzing audience is important because knowing who the readers are determines...

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all of the above

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the amount of background information to provide

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the type of language to choose

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the level of detail to give

Question 3

Introductions should engage readers into the subject of a composition. Identify a POOR strategy for engaging readers.

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start with a dictionary definition

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tell a brief story

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provide startling statistics

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raise a question that needs solution

Question 4

The primary purpose of an abstract is to...

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provide a brief, comprehensive summary of a research paper or report.

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introduce the methodology used in research

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stress the importance of the subject.

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discuss the findings of a research paper or report.

Question 5

What is a thesis statement?

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It is the central idea of a written assignment

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It is the summary of what will be covered in a written assignment

Question 6

Write a transitional expression that helps contrast ideas.

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On the other hand, in contrast, However, Unlike..

Question 7

What should NOT be included in a conclusion?

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a new idea relevant to the subject discussed

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a short summary of the main idea

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a proposed solution to the problem

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a call to action

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