Writing abstract exercise

What is an abstract?

(a)  

• a summary of a research paper
• a personal writing
• an introduction
• a summary of a conclusion

Which is an example of results?

• The plants growth with fertilizer A

• Our project is based on the use of fertilizer

What is an abstract used for?

• for a brief written interview

• for a written description of a project

• for a news article

The interpretation of your results belongs in the:

• a) introduction

• b) method section

• c) conclusion section

• d) discussion section

You must cite if you

• use your own words

• use your own ideas

• use someone else's words

• use someone else's ideas

The main difference between academic writing and normal writing is that academic writing:

• uses longer words

• tries to be precise and unbiased

• is harder to understand

This type of abstract contains the problem, method, result and conclusion.

• Informative abstract

• Descriptive Abstract

• Describing Abstract

• Abstract

Abstract suggests any implications or applications of the research paper.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Methodology should be written in present tense.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the purpose of the study? (General Objective)

• The first stained white shirt was soaked in water only, and the other stained white shirt was soaked in water with detergent X.

• To determine effectiveness of detergent X in terms of removing stains on a white shirt

• The stain was totally removed when soaked in water with detergent X.

• Detergent X is effective in removing stains on the white shirt.