Research Writing Quiz

Can we use the first person in research write-ups?

• Yes, it’s encouraged

• No, never

• Yes, but only in conclusions

• No, unless explicitly stated

Which type of words should be avoided in research writing because they imply causation?

• Affect, effect, impact

• Research, study, findings

• Result, outcome, theory

• Hypothesis, method, conclusion

What is the proper font, size, and color for research papers?

• Any size as long as it is consistent

• 10pt font, blue color, Times New Roman

• 12pt font, Times New Roman, black color

Which of the following sentences correctly uses APA 7 in-text citation?

• Research shows that formatting is essential (Smith, 2020).

• • Research shows that formatting is essential. (Smith, 2020)

• • Research shows that formatting is essential Smith, 2020.

• Research shows that formatting is essential (Smith 2020).

How should the 'Keywords' label be formatted in an APA 7 research paper?

• Bold and centered

• Italicized and indented

• Underlined and in uppercase

• Italicized and centered

How should the keywords themselves be formatted?

• All lowercase

• Capitalized

• In bold

• All italicized

How far out can we use supportive citations in research papers?

• Only from the last 3 years

• No more than 10 years old

• No more than 7 years old

• From any reliable source, depending on the context

How should the reference page be formatted in an APA 7 paper?

• In alphabetical order with hanging indents

• In order of appearance in the paper

• In random order with no indentation

• In alphabetical order with no indentation

How many words should be in an abstract at maximum?

• 150 words

• 250 words

• 300 words

• 230 words

Which is the proper APA7 citation format?

• John Smith - "The Art of Research Writing," published by Academic Press in 2020.

• Smith, J. "The Importance of Research" Journal of Academic Writing 10, no. 2 (2020): 45-60.

• Smith, J. (2020). The importance of research. Journal of Academic Writing, 10(2), 45-60. https://doi.org/10.1234/5678

• Smith, J. The Art of Research Writing. Academic Press, (2020).