Psychlearn12 - reporting results

For a class research paper, you need to cite a source with three authors—Jennifer Lilley, Crystal Oberle, and Jon Thompson Jr.—that was published in 2014. Select the appropriate choice for the second citation of this article in your written work.

(Lilley et al., 2014)

Which of these is the correct citation style for a citation of multiple papers authored by the same author in the same year?

(Mayer, 2010a, 2010b)

What is the general rule for the minimum font size for text used for a poster presentation?

20 point

Which aspect of formatting is unique to the References page in a professional paper?

A running head Double spaced text A page number A hanging indent for each sentence ** NOT just a hanging indent for each sentence ** NOT all - these answers only give you partial?

Read through the list of citation scenarios. Select all options that would be considered plagiarism.

A student describes parts of the brain for a research paper, but does not use a citation for this material since it is well known to most psychology students. An important sentence is directly copied from a source and is used, without quotation marks, in a research paper followed by an author-date citation. A student summarizes material from an outside source for a research paper and uses an author-date citation. Not every word is the same, but many phrases and parts are exactly the same. A student uses parts of a research paper completed last year in a different class for a current class assignment. She does not cite her past work, since it was all in her own words.

What advantages do oral research presentations offer for communicating scientific information?

Allow immediate feedback with the audience Offer a chance to answer questions from the audience Build connections with potential colleagues

For a poster presentation, which of these sections are generally considered to be optional?

An abstract

What is the appropriate font style for a manuscript that adheres to APA style?

An accessible font, such as serif on sans serif

What information should be included in the Introduction of an oral presentation?

An overview of the talk A description of the research question

Which of these is the correct reference format for a book in APA Style?

Author, A. B. (Year of publication). Title. Publisher location - City, State Abbreviation: Publisher Name.

Where is the correct place to position the title of a table?

Below the table number In the line above the table

The word "References" is the header that appears at the top of the References page. Which of these is the correct format for this header?

Centered, bold and in uppercase and lowercase

Which of the following is a parenthetical citation in APA style?

College instructors should provide time to teach strategies for academic writing (Medvedeva & Recuber, 2016).

What are the advantages of attending an oral presentation?

Gain insights into a seasoned scholar's view of the research Make connections with potential future collaborators Learn about the latest work in the field

What advantages do poster research presentations offer for communicating scientific information?

Highlight particular aspects of the study Allow one-on-one interactions

Why is plagiarism an ethical issue in science?

It takes credit for the work of others Readers do not have the opportunity to review the supporting evidence The cycle of the scientific method is hindered

Which of these is the correct format for a Level 2 heading?

Left-aligned, bold, and in uppercase and lowercase

Which of these is the wrong format for an APA paper?

Paragraph: ¼" indent the 1st line of every paragraph

Identify advantages for using a poster presentation to report research.

Posters allow for one-on-one interaction and feedback from the audience. Posters allow the author to highlight one or two important aspects of the study.

Select the list that includes all the necessary components for a professional title page.

Running head, title, author name, author affiliation, author note

Which of the following is an example of how to transform a written research paper into a scientific poster?

Shorten the text.

Which of these is the proper format for the running head found on the abstract page of a manuscript?

THIS IS A RUNNING HEAD

Identify an advantage for using an oral presentation to report research.

Talks allow the author to highlight one or two important aspects of the study.

Identify the descriptions that illustrate unbiased, scientific language.

The children ranged in age from 6-10 years and were all from households with incomes below the poverty line.

Identify the statement(s) that reflect clear, concise scientific writing in APA style.

The experimental group remembered significantly more words compared to the control group. The participants' confidence ratings exceeded their performance in each of the categories.

What information should be included in the summary of an oral presentation?

The research question The methods used in the study The results of the study The significance of the findings

What advantages do written research papers offer for communicating scientific information?

They include the rationale for conducting the study. They include the complete methods for replicating the study. They include the study data and its analysis. They include the interpretation of the data and conclusions.

What is the correct font style and size for a manuscript that adheres to APA style?

Times New Roman 12-point font

Which of these should not be included in the Author Note section of the Title page?

Title of the paper

Which of these pages should have a running head with the words "Running Head:" that precedes it?

Title page

Why is it important to report the results of a research study (in any form)?

To allow scientific knowledge to progress.

Which of these is a practical technique that will help you avoid plagiarism in scientific writing?

Use quotation marks around an exact sentence quoted from another source Paraphrase a source after you thoroughly understand the source material Cite all source material in proper APA style

Which of the following are common biases that should be avoided in scientific writing?

Using vague descriptions for participants Using labels to describe groups

In APA style, a reference list would be organized:

alphabetically, by the first author's last name.

Written research papers are advantageous over oral and poster presentations in that they:

are more permanent and public.