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What is the average page requirement for a doctoral dissertation
125 to 250 pages
What is the average page requirement for a masters thesis
80 to 120 pages
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Graduate students face challenging academic writing requirements. Which of the following does not describe a dissertation
A brief statement of a hypothesis or conjecture which will form the subject of a research paper
And what type of research is the case study method most appropriate
A case study is best used in the social sciences, in instances were a few cases represent the phenomenon of interest
Graduate student space challenging academic writing requirements. Which of the following does not describe a thesis
A concise overview of current literature on a specific topic
A dissertation includes all of the following components except
A glossary
The components of a masters thesis include all of the following except
A glossary of terms
The results section of a paper includes all of the following except
A interpretation of the conclusions from competing in concurring studies
A masters thesis must include all of the following except
A list of other topics in the subject area that merit study
In writing a research paper which of the following would not be long
A list of your key findings from your research
To establish the importance of your research problem, which of the following does not contribute to its value as a subject for study
A paragraph explaining your personal interest in the subject and it's relevant in your life
Which of the following would not be included in your outline for a research paper
A section explaining why the topic is personally important to you
The body of a dissertation must include all of the following
A self critique showing possible holes and once research
What is the documentation style most commonly used for academic writing in the fields of business nursing and social sciences
APA
Which documentation style is used in scientific journals has precise requirements for manuscript layout headings in text citations in reference list
APA
Regarding line spacing
All text with some exceptions should be Double spaced
The method section of a paper includes all of the following except
And interpretation of the results from competing in concurring studies
Researching outlining are elements of which of the four types of essays
Argumentative
Which type of essay share his trades with a research paper it includes a conclusion that reviews the thesis in light of the evidence
Argumentative
Which of the following is not one of the three main documentation styles used in academic writing
Association of American universities AAU
All of the following are appropriate use of another authors paraphrased idea except
Be able to use the ideas your own by changing the wording
Imagine you are taking a course that lists a research paper is its final assignment. What is the first step to take
Brainstorm all possible topics for your paper, coming up with as many ideas as possible
Imagine you are conducting research, and only find one relevant journal article. What is the simplest way to find additional resources for your topic
Check the bibliography, and use that list of references
Which type of documentation style applies to authors, editors, copy writers, and publishers
Chicago manual of style CMS
In writing a case study, which of the following is not considered an error
Choosing only a single unit to study and generalizing across a larger set of units
Which of the following is not true regarding the use of a direct quotation in academic writing
Citation is not required if you change the wording of a direct quotation, but keep the idea
Which characters should define all types of essays
Concise well planned with clear purpose and direction
When considering topics for a research paper, which of the following would not be considered preliminary research
Conducting a thorough review of scholarly articles regarding each possible subject
An argumentative essay should
Consider what is already been written on the subject
Which is the best method for drafting a research paper
Create an outline, structuring the paper from thesis statement to conclusion, then fill in the blanks with source based arguments
When revising the draft of a research paper, what should you not do
Cut out any references to studies that contradict your conclusion
Which type of asked to use his words to create an emotionally accurate picture of a person place object or experience
Descriptive
In which part of a case study will you describe your findings in relation to other studies in the field and include your studies limitations
Discussion
The discussion section of a research problem should do all of the following except
Disregard prior studies that contradict your conclusion
To decide if the source is credible, you should ask all of the following questions except
Does the author have a current presence in popular social media outlets
There are four types of essays, known as modes of discourse. What is the acronym that names the types of essays
EDNA
Which of the following subjects would be best suited to the case study method of
Effects of the end of the British Empire in west Africa
What is the key difference that separates at the sister dissertation from other forms of academic writing such as essays and research papers
Essays and research papers are often studies of others work; a thesis or dissertation is written about the students own work or study
Which of the following should you not use after drafting a discussion post
Examples of common knowledge even if I'm supported
The conclusion of a research paper should do all of the following except
Explain how data is gathered
The discussion section of the paper will do all of the following except
Explain the procedure used to perform the study
A how to article would be an example of what type of essay
Expository
Which type of essay is meant to explain something, and includes a thesis statement, a supporting argument, and the conclusion
Expository
The limited scope of a case study which focuses on a single unit or small number of units for Scotty
Gives case studies the advantage of providing rich details of the case and all it's contributing factors
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence do you analysis partially explains a comparatively strong presence of first generation college students in there relatively risky field of Entrepreneurism
Hedging. Qualifiers lend doubt to your writing
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence:The results seem to indicate that there could be a minor shift in the way social media is used in organizations.
Hedging. Qualifiers lend doubt to your writing. Strike extra words that do not contribute meaning
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: I agree with your discussion post it's a lot harder to fix human resource problems when they're aren't any systems in place
Incorrect grammar punctuation. All academic writing must adhere to the rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation
Full bibliography information for a source can be provided in any of the following
Index
Which of the following is not a section for documenting sources in an academic paper
Index
Which of the following represents a logical order for the structure of a research paper
Introduction, methods, results, discussion
An ideal discussion board post will include three elements. Which of the following is not a key element for discussion post
Introductory small talk to create a friendly mood
Writing for the intended audience is an important part of writing a research paper. Which of the following questions is not one that should influence your writing style
Is the paper appropriately geared toward experts in the field
What is a case study good for
It highlights a subject event or phenomenon to promote clearer understanding of a particular research problem
What is the defining characteristic of a case study
It provides depth of information rather than breath, giving extensive detail about a single unit or small number of units
Identifying the type of error in the following sentence: A rising awareness of the dichotomous nature of the current political paradigm shift manifest it self in a societal entropy that resists efforts to promote bilateral coalescence
Lacks clarity. Using a pretentious totally confuses the audience; choose words that in light in the reader
When writing a case study which step contributes to the background understanding and interpretation of your observations in relation to other studies
Literature review
Which Type of documentation style is most often used in the humanities or liberal arts
MLA
Which documentation style has less rigid guidelines for citing sources, but includes a list of court elements for work cited
MLA
Which type of essay includes an introduction character setting pot climax and conclusion
Narrative
The introduction to a research paper should clearly define a specific research problem. Which of the following would not be included in an effective introduction
One or more paragraphs explaining your personal interest on subject
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence Statements on current events were read by the participants, and responses of agreement or disagreement were recorded
Passive voice. Use the active voice for direct concise writing
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The delay in the ceremony's commencement was caused by sudden downpour on the front lawn
Passive voice. Use the active voice for direct, concise writing
When conducting academic research, what kind of material can be found and databases such as DOAJ, info track and JSTOR
Peer reviewed journals
Essay writing relies on which of the following
Personal knowledge and reflection
What is plagiarism
Plagiarism is the sin of stealing another's ideas and passing them off as your own, whether intentionally or unconsciously
How can popular periodical such as magazines be used for academic research
Popular periodicals can add context to a topic, but should be supported with scholarly sources
Documentation styles different requirements for citing a direct quotation or paraphrased idea but all styles do this
Provide sufficient information for the reader to find a consult the original source
When writing a research paper, each paragraph she do all of the following except
Relay emotion and personal opinions on the topic
A well-chosen case for a study will do all of the following except
Represent what is commonly known about the phenomenon of interest
The conclusion of a research paper should be which of the following
Show the contribution the research has made, how it answered the thesis statement, and what remains to be studied in the topic area
What is one technique to avoid committing plagiarism in your paper
Take notes while doing research, putting the ideas into your own words
One way to avoid plagiarism is by taking notes on individual notecards. All of the following are advantages to this technique except
Taking handwritten notes is quicker and more efficient than using a wordprocessing program
What is the name of the 126 page style guide sometimes known as the editors Bible
The Chicago manual of style
Which section of a research paper unites all aspects of the research problem post in the introduction, time together the results of the study and with the findings from other literature in the field
The conclusion
Which of the following should be accomplished by the introduction of a research paper
The introduction should include the topic, State the research problem, propose a thesis, and point the reader toward the conclusion
When using online material for research, you should look for information on the website to support the articles credibility. Which of the following is not relevant regarding credibility
The number of followers are commenters on the website
Consider this example of a discussion board instructions with an initial post. What if anything is wrong with the students post ( Quality control in lead mining)
The post contains errors in spelling and grammar use
Consider this example of discussion board instructions with an initial post. What if anything is wrong with the students post ( A control chart)
The post is not supported with scholarly sources
Consider the example of a discussion board response post. What if anything is wrong with the students reply ( response post: that is a very intreasting)
The reply combines all of these faults: lack of new information, failure to provide sources, and presence of spelling and grammar errors
Consider this example of a discussion board response post. What if anything is wrong with the students reply ( and example of using a control chart)
The reply does not contribute any new information and is not supported by references or links to sources
Consider this example of a discussion board response post. What if anything is wrong with the students reply ( You have an interesting take)
There are no notable errors in this reply
What does it mean for an article to be peer reviewed
This study has passed review of experts in the field prior to publication
Which of the following is not one of the reasons for writer to cite original sources
To add length to a paper with an extensive reference list or bibliography
What is the purpose of all documentation styles
To credit the original source of ideas that contributed to your work
To write a case study, one must first conduct a literature review. Which of the following is not a main purpose of the literature review
To find similar studies, and ensure that your case study confirms them
Why should the definition of a research problem include summaries and critiques of existing studies
To help the reader understand the limitations of current knowledge in the possible contribution of your research
A discussion board serves many purposes in a classroom. Which of the following is not an intended purpose of the discussion
To share personal stories and social media links
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence It is widely it knowledge that Britain's exit from the European Union Union will have a negative economic impact on the citizens of the UK
Unsupported assertion. Opinion alone is insufficient
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence Many experts agree that cutting sugar from children's diets improves their behavior control and cognitive ability
Unsupported assertion. Opinion alone is insufficient
All of the following are forms of plagiarism intentional or inadvertent except
Using another idea Word for Word even with proper citation
Which of the following is not a form of plagiarism
Using another's idea Word for Word, even if the original source is credited
When responding to a classmates discussion board post all of the following are key requirements except
Voicing support for the classmates position
Which of the following is not a source of scholarly articles and professional resources
Wikipedia
Which of the following is not true regarding the use of a paraphrased idea in academic writing
You can change the wording or paraphrase another's authors idea to make it your own which then does not require citation
A classmate or instructor response to your discussion post to ask question. Must you always reply
You should always reply to someone who is taking the time to answer your post
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The validation - seeking approach employed by many social media users can lead to the alienation of others in the social circle
Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into awkward adjectives makes ideas more abstract
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: the reduction in hostilities by the rebel forces resulted in the ratification of a peace treaty by the government
Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into awkward adjectives makes ideas more abstract
What are the two most important adjectives that describe a doctoral dissertation
original and substantial
