Research Unit 5 Writing your paper

What is not true about writing a research title?

• Be clear and concise.

• Avoid abbreviations.

• Use question marks.

• Check the journal's style guide.

What is the function of "indicating RA structure"?

• Outline the key results of the study and their implications.

• Explicitly state why the research was done.

• Explicitly state what research was conducted.

• Outline briefly how the research article is organized.

What is not one of the four parts of writing an abstract?

• problem statements

• methods

• results

• discussions

Which English tense is normally used when writing an abstract?

• Present simple

• Present perfect

• Past simple

• Past perfect

What is CARS model?

• The model is based on the analysis of introductions from research articles.

• It's a tool for research writers for analyzing the research results.

• It stands for the Create a Research Specialist.

• It is composed of four major steps.

What is not the goal of a literature review?

• Help create a space for research.

• Provide background information for understanding an article.

• Display a deep understanding of the research participants.

• Identify holes in the literature which call for further research.

Which one is not the major step in the Swales' CARS mode?

• Establishing a territory

• Establishing a niche

• Indicating a gap

• Occupying the niche

What is the function of "Claiming centrality"?

• Relate this study to associated research.

• Demonstrate the need for this study by pointing out unanswered questions.

• Show how the study contributes to an important area of research.

• Point out flaws or limitations of previous research.

What is not the 5C's which can help with analysis?

• cite

• compare and contrast

• critiques

• compliment

Which part is not found in the methodology?

• information about materials and setting

• population and participants

• validity and reliability of the research instruments

• findings of the research questions