This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Kutipan tidak langsung disebut juga ..... A) Narasi. B) Ringkasan. C) Sinopsis. D) Parafrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Parafrase. 2. Which statement best defines a dependent variable? A) The factor deliberately manipulated. B) A random factor beyond control. C) The measured outcome that may change. D) A variable held constant always. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The measured outcome that may change. 3. How should tables and figures be used in scientific writing? A) Repeat the information in the text to reinforce key points. B) Avoid using figures and tables as they are not necessary in scientific writing. C) Use tables and figures only when they are less efficient than verbal descriptions. D) Present tables and figures as independent units with explanatory captions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Present tables and figures as independent units with explanatory captions. 4. Apa struktur yang benar dari sebuah makalah ilmiah? A) Judul, Pendahuluan, Hasil, Pendapat Pribadi. B) Judul, Abstrak, Pendahuluan, Tinjauan Pustaka. C) Pendahuluan, Metodologi, Hasil, Kesimpulan. D) Abstrak, Diskusi, Kesimpulan, Referensi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Judul, Abstrak, Pendahuluan, Tinjauan Pustaka. 5. What is the core of the paper, presenting the data that you have found? A) Statistical Methods. B) Results. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Results. 6. Which is the best way to represent answering 25 multiple-choice questions with 4 choices for each answer? A) Spin a spinner with four sections 25 times. B) Flip a coin 25 times. C) Roll a die 4 times. D) Roll a die 25 times. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Spin a spinner with four sections 25 times. 7. Pembagian kata menurut artinya ada beberapa macam, yaitu ..... A) Singular, partikular, universal. B) Homonim, homofon, homograf. C) Kata kerja, kata benda, kata sifat. D) Univok, Ekuivok, Analogis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Univok, Ekuivok, Analogis. 8. What is the purpose of ethical guidelines in AI use for scientific writing? A) To promote AI as a co-author. B) To ensure transparency and integrity. C) To eliminate the need for human authors. D) To simplify the writing process. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure transparency and integrity. 9. "The feed additive improves the growth of broilers by 32% (Kumar et al., 2024)" . Which part of the manuscript does this sentence belong to? A) Abstract. B) Methods. C) Introduction. D) Results. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduction. 10. Why is it important to know your audience in scientific writing? A) To determine the length of the paper. B) To decide on the format, tone, and style. C) To choose the font size. D) To select the paper color. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To decide on the format, tone, and style. 11. What is the recommended order for listing coauthors in a scientific paper? A) By weight. B) By height. C) By age. D) Alphabetically. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Alphabetically. 12. Ethics is defined as: A) Moral standards that guides people in making decisions and resolving conflicting values. B) The basis of criminal codes. C) It is a list of right and wrong. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Moral standards that guides people in making decisions and resolving conflicting values. 13. Manfaat penelitian menggambarkan ..... A) Biografi penulis. B) Proses penelitian. C) Cara melakukan penelitian. D) Manfaat hasil penelitian. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Manfaat hasil penelitian. 14. Berikut ini merupakan unsur yang wajib dalam kalimat yaitu ..... A) Objek. B) Pelengkap. C) Keterangan. D) Subjek. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Subjek. 15. What's the missing preposition?We can draw parallels ..... the phenomena. A) From. B) With. C) Between. D) Of. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Between. 16. Why did the scientist bring a ladder to the lab? A) To reach new heights B) To climb to conclusions C) To get a better view D) Because it was a high-stakes experiment A) A) To reach new heights. B) To hang decorations. C) To fix the roof. D) To reach the top shelf. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) To reach new heights. 17. What is third person? A) I, Me, My. B) You, We, Us. C) Person, Teacher, Audience, Students. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Person, Teacher, Audience, Students. 18. Which of the following is NOT an example topic for applied research? A) Best fertilizer for eggplants. B) Improved agricultural crop production. C) Treatment for cancer. D) Origin of species. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Origin of species. 19. Which sentence is in the correct passive voice form? A) The researchers are analyzing the data. B) The data was analyzed by the researchers. C) The researchers will analyze the data. D) The researchers analyzed the data. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The data was analyzed by the researchers. 20. What is the purpose of letters in medical journals? A) To edit and shorten articles. B) To add references to journal articles. C) To provide supporting information. D) To publish original research results. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide supporting information. 21. Which of the following is a chrome extension to ascertain the quality of literature in your google scholar search results A) ExCitation. B) Rapid Journal Quality Check. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both. 22. What should the Introduction section do to narrow the focus as it progresses? A) Provide detailed methods. B) Establish a broader context. C) Define a research territory. D) Identify a research niche. E) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Identify a research niche. 23. Dibawah ini yang termasuk dalam jenis-jenis karya ilmiah ..... A) Dongeng. B) Artikel. C) Puisi. D) Cerita pendek. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Artikel. 24. Logika menurut teks didefinisikan sebagai ..... A) Cara manusia menyusun argumentasi tanpa aturan. B) Sistem berpikir yang hanya digunakan dalam matematika. C) Alat pengetahuan manusia untuk memahami sesuatu secara teratur dan benar. D) Proses mengambil keputusan secara emosional. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alat pengetahuan manusia untuk memahami sesuatu secara teratur dan benar. 25. Which of the following is the correct order for the information that appears in an APA style reference? A) Title of the work. (year). Publication Data. Last Name, F. M. B) Last Name, F. M. (year). Title of the work. Publication Data. C) Publication Data. Title of the work. (year). Last Name, F. M. D) (year). Title of the work. Last Name, F. M. Publication Data. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Last Name, F. M. (year). Title of the work. Publication Data. 26. Peraturan Menteri Pendidikan Nasional RI Nomor 17 Tahun 2010 mengatur tentang ..... A) Hak cipta. B) Hak moral dan hak ekonomi. C) Pencegahan dan Penanggulangan Plagiat di Perguruan Tinggi. D) Penjiplak. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pencegahan dan Penanggulangan Plagiat di Perguruan Tinggi. 27. Which challenge in scientific writing involves adjusting the writing style for different formats? A) Jargon Management. B) Format Adaptation. C) Ethical Reporting. D) Audience Balance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Format Adaptation. 28. When referring to different materials published by the same author, what format should be used in scientific writing? A) Include the publication dates separated by commas. B) Use the first name of the author and the publication year. C) Include the initial of the surname of the author cited. D) Use et al to mean 'and others'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Include the publication dates separated by commas. 29. What is the main purpose of providing reasoning after giving evidence in an argument? A) To summarize the topic. B) To repeat the evidence. C) To confuse the reader. D) To make your argument sound more correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To make your argument sound more correct. 30. Which organism can be measured with a quadrat? A) Lion. B) Flies. C) Rat. D) Dandelion plants. E) Fish. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dandelion plants. 31. The 1980 explosion of ..... the first volcanic eruption in the continental United States in over 60 years. A) Mount St. Helens. B) Mount St. Helens was. C) Was Mount St. Helens. D) It was Mount St. Helens. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mount St. Helens was. 32. What are impact factors useful for? A) Assessing the speed of publication. B) Assessing the citation rates of journals. C) Assessing the number of authors in a journal. D) Assessing the number of articles published. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assessing the citation rates of journals. 33. Which feature of the SI system makes conversions straightforward? A) Random conversion ratios. B) Fractions in every unit. C) Powers of ten structure. D) Roman numeral notation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Powers of ten structure. 34. An example of Inward facing science communication is: A) Grant proposal. B) Public lecture. C) Health workshop. D) Science journalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Grant proposal. 35. I should paraphrase to make it clear I understand the author's point of view. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 36. What is the main structure of a scientific paper? A) Introduction, Body, Conclusion B) Title, Author, Date C) Cover page, Index, Bibliography D) Abstract, Summary, Review A) Methodology, Results, Discussion. B) Findings, Implications, References. C) Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis. D) A) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. 37. The methodology must be fully reproducible by another researcher. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 38. Kutipan langsung panjang ditulis dengan cara ..... A) Menyatu dalam paragraf utama dan diapit tanda kutip. B) Diparafrase dengan bahasa sendiri. C) Ditulis terpisah dari teks utama dengan indentasi dan tanpa tanda kutip. D) Diringkas dalam satu kalimat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ditulis terpisah dari teks utama dengan indentasi dan tanpa tanda kutip. 39. What is the main function of a title in a scientific paper? A) To contain abbreviations. B) To describe the content of the paper. C) To be lengthy. D) To be dull. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To describe the content of the paper. 40. Plagiarime yang dilihat berdasarkan ide yang dicuri termasuk ke dalam A) Plagiarism based on stolen aspect. B) Plagiarism based on proportion that is plowed. C) Plagiarism based on patterns. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Plagiarism based on stolen aspect. 41. Which characteristic distinguishes scientific writing from other forms of writing, such as creative or journalistic writing? A) Use of subjective tone and emotional appeal. B) Mastery of clarity, logical structure, and objective tone. C) Focus on personal experiences and anecdotes. D) Avoidance of logical reasoning and structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mastery of clarity, logical structure, and objective tone. 42. How should acknowledgements be stated in a scientific paper? A) They are not necessary in scientific writing. B) To thank those who have helped and supported during the research process. C) To criticize the work of others. D) To provide a summary of the results. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To thank those who have helped and supported during the research process. 43. Why is it important to finish a manuscript and publish it? A) To show respect for participants and collaborators. B) To receive critical feedback. C) To have a permanent record of the scholarly discourse. D) To gain scientific recognition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To have a permanent record of the scholarly discourse. 44. How can researchers avoid conflicts of interest in their work? A) Conduct research without any oversight or review. B) Disclose relationships and adhere to ethical guidelines. C) Accept funding from any source without restrictions. D) Ignore personal biases and focus solely on data. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Disclose relationships and adhere to ethical guidelines. 45. One of the main functions of technical terminology is to say a lot with a few words. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 46. While presenting a poster, do not: A) Engage with the audience. B) Be shy about introducing yourself. C) Use neutral background. D) Keep font consistent throughout. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Be shy about introducing yourself. 47. Which element is essential in a well-written Abstract? A) Literature review in detail. B) Full equations used in processing. C) Clear summary of problem, methods, main results, and conclusions. D) Only the study area description. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Clear summary of problem, methods, main results, and conclusions. 48. A reference manager that is free and open source and is integrated with several AI tools A) Mendeley. B) JabRef. C) Endnote. D) Zotero. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Zotero. 49. What should the last sentence in the Methods section describe? A) A description of how you analyzed your data. B) A summary of the results obtained from the study. C) A statement of the research question being addressed. D) An overview of the literature reviewed for the study. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A description of how you analyzed your data. 50. Which concept is best captured by the idea of building a scholarly community that acts responsibly, honestly, and ethically? A) Academic productivity. B) Academic compliance (mere rule-following). C) Academic integrity. D) Academic freedom. E) Research visibility and impact. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Academic integrity. 51. How does scientific writing enable reproducibility? A) By providing comprehensive methods and detailed data for validation and replication. B) By summarizing findings in a creative and abstract manner. C) By focusing on the entertainment value of the research. D) By avoiding the use of technical terms and jargon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By providing comprehensive methods and detailed data for validation and replication. 52. An argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead ..... "I know you're going to say this ..... , BUT ..... " A) Claim. B) Evidence. C) Support. D) Counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Counterargument. 53. What is the purpose of the introduction in a scientific paper? A) To provide background, state the research problem, and outline the study's objectives and significance. B) To present the methodology used in the research. C) To summarize the findings of the study. D) To list the references and citations used in the paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To provide background, state the research problem, and outline the study's objectives and significance. 54. A data set can have more than one mode A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 55. Apa tujuan dari tinjauan pustaka dalam sebuah makalah ilmiah? A) Untuk memberikan latar belakang dan konteks. B) Untuk menghibur pembaca. C) Untuk merangkum pendapat pribadi. D) Untuk menyajikan cerita fiksi. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Untuk memberikan latar belakang dan konteks. 56. The Discussion section should link the findings to the study objectives and explain their significance. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 57. What is the importance of review papers in scientific writing? A) To confuse readers with complex analyses. B) To identify research gaps and explore potential areas in a field. C) To summarize the general trends in the data. D) To provide background information about the topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To identify research gaps and explore potential areas in a field. 58. Which of the following is NOT a type of research method? A) Qualitative B) Quantitative C) Mixed methods D) Guessing methods A) Experimental. B) D) Guessing methods. C) Descriptive. D) Exploratory. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D) Guessing methods. 59. What influences impact factors besides the quality of the work? A) Speed of the review and publication processes, content of papers, and size of the readership. B) Number of articles published and number of citations. C) Quality of the reviewers and number of authors. D) Number of references and number of reviewers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Speed of the review and publication processes, content of papers, and size of the readership. 60. How can writers stay motivated during the writing process? A) Acknowledge fears and work through them. B) Remove distractions and write daily. C) Get feedback from friends and colleagues. D) Set up a timeline and reward themselves. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Set up a timeline and reward themselves. 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