Research Method's Quiz 5

In which citation style is the first article cited referred to a reference number any time it is cited in the manuscript?

AMA style

A paragraph-length summary of an article, chapter, or book is known as a(n)?

Abstract

A benefit of which of the following is that it helps ensure that the article being cited has been understood?

Paraphrasing

To how many journals can a health sciences manuscript be submitted at one time?

1

What is the impact factor for the most prominent journals such as Science, Nature, JAMA, The Lancet, and the New England Journal of Medicine?

10 or greater

Reviewers usually provide how many sets of comments to the journal?

2

Full-length manuscripts for health science journals are usually limited to:

3000 words

Every paper should tell a "story" that has all of the following, EXCEPT:

A beginning - the abstract

All of the following are true statements about publishing a manuscript, EXCEPT:

A manuscript has a high likelihood of being published even if the methods research methods are not rigorous and valid

Which is NOT an example of publication costs that could be incurred by the author of an article?

A reviewing fee

All of the following are examples of reasons to avoid writing the research manuscript, EXCEPT:

A. "I don't know how to write a scholarly paper" B. "I don't know what to do next" C. "I don't have time to write"

By the time the manuscript is written, there will be imperfections in the completed study that cannot be fixed. What could a researcher do in the manuscript to address these study imperfections?

A. Fully explain the actual methods used B. Include a helpful set of references that support the results C. Honestly identify the limitations of the study

How are research results most likely be shared for the first time publicly?

A. Oral presentations B. Poster sessions

When submitting an abstract, the conference organizing committee and other reviewers will:

A. Rate the submitted abstracts B. Decide which researchers will be invited to present C. Select who will give an oral presentation or be part of a poster session

Once a complete manuscript has been drafted, what are the following steps needed to complete the manuscript?

A. Revise the manuscript B. Polish the manuscript

When checking the style and clarity of the paper the author should ensure that:

A. Words are used carefully B. Sentences are concise and clear C. The voice of the manuscript is consistent

Health science abstracts usually provide a brief description of:

A.The study design B.The study population C.Key findings of the study

Which of the following is NOT an example of a manuscript formatting requirements addressed by a journal's author guidelines?

All of the above are examples of formatting requirements the journal's author guidelines will address

All of the following are key points in time, in which researchers working on a research report need to address their motivation, EXCEPT:

All of the above are key points in time when a researcher needs to address his/her motivation for writing a research report.

Which is NOT a question that could be asked to ensure the paper tells a compelling "story"?

All of the above are questions that could be asked to ensure the paper tells a compelling "story"

Which is NOT a responsibility of a poster presenter during a conference?

All of the above are the responsibility of the poster presenter

All of the following are true statements about selecting a target journal, EXCEPT:

All of the above are true statements about selecting a target journal

All of the following are part of the structure of a professional conference, EXCEPT:

All of the above are ways in which a conference is structure

Which is NOT a question that should be asked when checking the style and clarity of the manuscript

Are conclusions fully supported by the data?

Each journal provides ___________________ that state how manuscripts should be formatted.

Author guidelines

Which of the following is a compendium of journals with problematic practices that provides helpful guidelines about evaluating questionable journals?

Beall's List

The methods section should begin by:

Clearly identifying the study design used

_______________ refers to what a typical person in the discipline would know about a particular topic

Common knowledge

All of the following are details a researcher needs to keep in mind when preparing an oral presentation, EXCEPT:

Computerized slides should attempt to reproduce the paper being presented

The "story" the manuscript is telling should:

Convey a cohesive story

The __________________ is the person who will communicate with the journal and answer questions from readers after the paper is published.

Corresponding author

Even though most submissions are made via computer instead of by postal delivery, most online submission systems still expect which of the following to be uploaded?

Cover letter

_______________ section usually begins with a summary of the key findings of the new study.

Discussion

Oral presentations involve all of the following, EXCEPT:

Displaying a poster about the research project

All of the following are details a researcher needs to pay attention to when preparing a poster presentation, EXCEPT:

Ensure the poster is not seen by any other person before the conference

A good way to begin writing the research report is by:

Finding a model article and use it as a template to create an outline for what to cover on the paper

For early career professionals, what is the first step in conducting scientific research?

Finding one or more senior colleagues who are willing to serve as formal or informal mentors

Which is NOT a reason for attending an academic or professional conference?

Go on vacation

Which of the following should provide enough information in the title, figure, and/or legend or key for a reader to be able to interpret it without reading the related portion of the text?

Graphs

All of the following are true statements regarding the characteristics of the journal that should be considered by the article author, EXCEPT:

If the article is a short report, it will be accepted by any journal

The ___________________ is based on the number of times a typical article in a journal is cited in its first year or two after publication.

Impact factor

What section of a paper in the health sciences should spell out the core question that the paper will explore and answer?

Introduction

All of the following are questions that could be asked to check the structure and content of the paper, EXCEPT:

Is technical jargon used?

What type of learners may find it helpful to take a long walk away from a computer and use that time to think through the story that needs to be written?

Kinesthetic learners

All of the following are true statements about revising and resubmitting a manuscript, EXCEPT:

Repsonses to reviewers' comments should be prepared in the same file as the manuscript

Which of the following is the first step in the editing process?

Making sure the big picture message is being clearly communicated

Which section of a research article can often be written even before data collection begins?

Methods

Which section of a paper in the health sciences provides all necessary clues for answering the main research question and demonstrates that those observations are valid, sufficiently comprehensive, and reasonably unbiased?

Methods and results

At what point is the research manuscript sent to a copyeditor, who checks the paper carefully for grammar, spelling, and adherence to the journal's style?

Once the paper has been formally accepted

At what point is the full research cycle complete?

Once the published article has been cited for the first time in another article

All of the following are true statements about online journals, EXCEPT:

Open-access journals are free for authors and readers

Developing an "elevator pitch" that tells the main lesson learned from the project in 30 seconds can greatly assist researchers who process their thoughts in which manner?

Orally

All of the following are true statements about the information that should be included in the methods section of an article, EXCEPT:

Report a summary of key study findings

When preparing slides for an oral presentation, the greatest number of slides should be dedicated to which area of content?

Results

Which section of a research article should start with a description of the study population that clearly identifies the sample size and the demographics of the participants?

Results

______________ section should start with a description of the study population that clearly identifies the sample size and the demographics of the study participants.

Results

Which of the following must be cited when it is referred to in a scientific paper?

Specific knowledge

Which of the following is NOT a step a researcher can take to regain motivation to continue writing the research manuscript?

Stop writing for a long period of time to not get bored with the writing process

All of the following are examples of citation styles used in the health sciences, EXCEPT:

TPA

Most journals will reformat which aspect of all accepted manuscripts into their house styles when they convert the text into the single-spaced, small font, multicolumn format that is popular in health science journals?

Tables

All of the following information should be included in the cover letter that accompanies the manuscript being submitted for review, EXCEPT:

The author's and coauthor's work experience

Which is NOT an issue to consider when choosing a potential target journal?

The citation style used in the journal

During the manuscript's submission process to a journal, some journals will require all of the following information, EXCEPT:

The number of words on the title page

All of the following are ways a researcher can begin writing a research report if s/he is not sure where to begin, EXCEPT:

Write the entire manuscript in one sitting

Which of the following can create a negative thought cycle that can be difficult to break?

Writer's block