ENG-102 Research Quiz

The purpose of writing on the job is to show the writer's knowledge of the topic.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The solution to the question is option number 2, which is "False". The purpose of writing on the job is not only to show the writer's knowledge of the topic but also to communicate effectively with the intended audience, convey important information, persuade or influence others, and achieve specific goals or objectives. Writing on the job can take many forms, such as emails, reports, memos, proposals, instructions, and presentations, and each type of writing requires different skills, strategies, and techniques. Therefore, while demonstrating expertise in a subject matter is important, it is not the only purpose of writing on the job.

At work, research is usually for all of the following EXCEPT

• purchasing equipment or services

• establishing safety procedures

• developing a new product

• finding a new job

Properly documenting sources helps prevent _____.

• Copying

• Stealing

• Plagiarism

• Summarizing

When you conduct research for papers and projects, you always need to _____ your sources.

• Cite

• Copy

• Memorize

• Analyze

Information used in research may include _____ or secondary sources.

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Historical

• Primary

Information used in research may include which of the following? (Choose ALL that apply.)

• Images

• Conversations

• Copyrighted material

• Non-copyrighted material

In-text citations should be used when quoting or _____ a source.

• Summarizing

• Referencing

• Paraphrasing

Reasons to cite sources include all of the following EXCEPT...

• To give credit to the source you quoted, summarized, or paraphrased

• To allow your reader to identify and retrieve the sources for personal use

• To lend authority to and build your credibility

• To make your paper longer

_____ sources are reports or accounts of what someone else sees, hears or thinks.

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Original

_____ sources provide direct or firsthand presentations of facts or observations.

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Direct