This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 10 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The hypothesis and background for the experiment is discussed in this section of a research article. A) Results. B) Acknowledgment. C) Discussion. D) Introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introduction. 2. Which action best demonstrates objectivity and clarity in scientific writing? A) Adding vivid adjectives to make results engaging. B) Reporting observations precisely and avoiding biased language. C) Using personal opinions to explain surprising trends. D) Speculating on causes before presenting data. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reporting observations precisely and avoiding biased language. 3. In the process of dimensional analysis, what is the main purpose of arranging conversion factors as fractions? A) To create new base units. B) To avoid decimal answers. C) To cancel unwanted units. D) To make numbers larger. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To cancel unwanted units. 4. What does the term 'lege artis' refer to in research practice? A) Publishing frequently. B) Working according to the state of the art and standards. C) Collaborating with industry. D) Focusing on profitable research. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Working according to the state of the art and standards. 5. Which of the following is a characteristic of scientific writing? A. Use of anecdotes B. Personal opinions C. Evidence-based arguments D. Emotional appeals A) Speculative reasoning. B) Use of metaphors. C) Evidence-based arguments. D) Subjective interpretations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence-based arguments. 6. Which type of protein is responsible for carrying essential substances throughout the body, such as oxygen in the blood? A) Messenger Proteins. B) Defense Proteins. C) Structural Proteins. D) Transport Proteins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transport Proteins. 7. Menulis bibliografi dimulai dengan ..... A) Judul buku. B) Nama penulis. C) Kota penerbitan. D) Tahun penerbitan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nama penulis. 8. Quotations should be used rarely and selectively. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 9. The man was reading a book when he ..... A) Appearing. B) Appear. C) Appears. D) Appeared. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Appeared. 10. Apapun jenis karya ilmiah yang ditulis oleh ilmuan atau akademisi harus memenuhi karakteristik karya tulis ilmiah. Yang tidak termasuk karakteristik sebuah karya tulis ilmiah adalah ..... A) Objektif. B) Metodologi. C) Faktual. D) Berlandaskan teori. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Metodologi. 11. Kriteria karya ilmiah yang menjelaskan bahwa sebuah karya ilmiah hendaknya memiliki fokus pada topik tertentu, yang khusus sifatnya, adalah ..... A) Topik. B) Teori dan kajian pustaka. C) Masalah. D) Data dan fakta. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topik. 12. What is a square called that we use to sample populations? A) Grid. B) Quarter. C) Cube. D) Quadrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quadrat. 13. Metode penelitian menjelaskan ..... A) Hasil penelitian. B) Teknik dan langkah penelitian. C) Kesimpulan. D) Saran. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Teknik dan langkah penelitian. 14. Which tense should be used in the Results section of a scientific paper? A) Conditional tense. B) Present tense. C) Future tense. D) Past tense. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Past tense. 15. Who should be listed as authors of a scientific paper? A) Anyone who has collected data. B) Anyone who has made important contribution to planning and carrying out the research. C) Anyone who has read the paper. D) Anyone who has revised the paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anyone who has made important contribution to planning and carrying out the research. 16. What is the role of the corresponding author? A) To write the entire manuscript. B) To conduct the research. C) To communicate with the journal. D) To edit the final paper. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To communicate with the journal. 17. What is the aim of the abstract in a scientific paper? A) To provide a detailed analysis. B) To allow people to decide whether to read the paper. C) To summarize the entire paper. D) To critique other scientific work. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To allow people to decide whether to read the paper. 18. Which section of a research article establishes context, reviews relevant literature, and identifies knowledge gaps? A) Results & Discussion. B) Introduction. C) Materials & Methods. D) Abstract. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction. 19. What question should be addressed in the discussion section? A) What is the author's name?. B) What is the publication date?. C) What is the title of the research?. D) What do the results mean?. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) What do the results mean?. 20. What is the purpose of persuading and validating in scientific writing? A) To convince peers of the significance and validity of results through evidence and logical argumentation. B) To simplify scientific concepts for a general audience. C) To create a platform for artistic expression in science. D) To avoid criticism by withholding detailed data. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To convince peers of the significance and validity of results through evidence and logical argumentation. 21. What is the purpose of creating a title page for a scientific paper? A) To contain the abstract. B) To summarize the paper. C) To list the references. D) To give the paper a formal look. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To give the paper a formal look. 22. Given the claim and evidence provided, what reasoning supports the idea that cats are suitable for indoor living? A) Cats require a large backyard to play in. B) Cats are content to lay on the couch or window perch, showing they do not need outdoor space. C) Cats need to be walked outside daily. D) Cats are unhappy indoors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cats are content to lay on the couch or window perch, showing they do not need outdoor space. 23. What is the primary purpose of scientific writing in materials science? A) Entertainment. B) Artistic expression. C) Personal satisfaction. D) Communication of research findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Communication of research findings. 24. Length of the stem (cm) of the Philippine oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus) plant is an example of ..... A) Independent Variable. B) Dependent Variable. C) Controlled Variable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent Variable. 25. Miss Murdock wants to estimate population size for crabs on Destin Beach. She uses 2 quadrats and counts 11 crabs in the first and 7 crabs in the second. The quadrats are 2m$^{2}$. What information does she need to estimate the population size? A) The area of a quadrat. B) How many quadrats there are. C) The area of the beach. D) How many crabs are in a third quadrat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The area of the beach. 26. Usage of the passive voice is not very common in scientific writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 27. Karya tulis ilmiah berkaitan dengan beberapa hal, kecuali A) Menyajikan. B) Menyampaikan. C) Melaporkan. D) Mengarang. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mengarang. 28. Apa langkah pertama dalam menulis makalah ilmiah? A) Melakukan penelitian. B) Menulis kesimpulan. C) Memilih topik atau pernyataan masalah. D) Mengedit draf. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Memilih topik atau pernyataan masalah. 29. Which format of scientific writing is designed for conferences and emphasizes concise visual summaries? A) Scientific Talks. B) Research Articles. C) Grant Proposals. D) Poster Presentations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Poster Presentations. 30. You want another researcher to replicate your experiment precisely. Which section should you expand with procedural detail? A) References with citation notes. B) Introduction with background context. C) Materials and Methods steps. D) Conclusion with broader impacts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Materials and Methods steps. 31. What should be the focus when choosing the right journal for publication? A) The journal's editorial board. B) The journal's submission fees. C) The journal's scope and alignment with the research. D) The journal's popularity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The journal's scope and alignment with the research. 32. Saran dalam fungsi karya ilmiah untuk ..... A) Tambahkan data. B) Ulangi kesimpulan. C) Jelaskan metode. D) Berikan rekomendasi. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Berikan rekomendasi. 33. Why is it advisable to include the main result in the Introduction? A) To create suspense for the reader. B) To follow the structure of a mystery novel. C) To show the reader where the paper is heading. D) To make the reader read the Abstract. E) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To show the reader where the paper is heading. 34. Which section of a research paper discusses previous research and leads to a clear statement of the specific issue? A) References. B) Introduction. C) Abstract. D) Conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction. 35. What should the Results section consist of? A) Only text. B) Only figures. C) Figures and tables. D) Only tables. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Figures and tables. 36. This is kept constant throughout the experiment. A) Independent Variable. B) Dependent Variable. C) Controlled Variable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Controlled Variable. 37. What should be included in the conclusion of a research paper? A) Detailed evidence. B) Broader impact of research. C) Personal opinions. D) New research topics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Broader impact of research. 38. Berapa jumlah kata ideal untuk sebuah abstrak? A) 50-100 kata. B) 300-400 kata. C) 100-150 kata. D) 150-250 kata. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 150-250 kata. 39. What is a crucial role of sample collection and preservation in research? A) To enhance the visual appeal of the paper. B) To maximize the potential to recover the greatest amount of usable DNA. C) To reduce the length of the research paper. D) To simplify the writing process. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To maximize the potential to recover the greatest amount of usable DNA. 40. This macromolecule is used for long term energy storage. A) Protein. B) Simple carbohydrate. C) Lipid. D) Complex carbohydrate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lipid. 41. This type of fat comes from animals and is often solid at room temperature. A) Saturated fat. B) Phospholipid. C) Unsaturated fat. D) Transfat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Saturated fat. 42. What is a recommended practice for collaborating with others in research? A) Working alone to maintain control. B) Avoiding communication with peers. C) Building a personal brand on ResearchGate. D) Focusing solely on individual achievements. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Building a personal brand on ResearchGate. 43. What does the study suggest about the cystic form of Acanthamoeba? A) It has no impact on treatment. B) It is not relevant to infections. C) It is rarely studied compared to other stages. D) It is well understood. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is rarely studied compared to other stages. 44. What should findings in a research paper be supported by? A) Opinions. B) Hypotheses. C) Facts. D) Assumptions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Facts. 45. What is the correct way to format a figure in scientific writing? A) Provide a caption above the figure. B) Use ballpoint or marker to draw lines. C) Plot the dependent variable on the horizontal axis. D) Use low-resolution files for submission. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Provide a caption above the figure. 46. Why is passive voice often preferred in scientific writing? A) It emphasizes the action and the results rather than the researcher. B) It makes the writing more engaging for the reader. C) It allows for more personal opinions to be included. D) It simplifies complex ideas into shorter sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It emphasizes the action and the results rather than the researcher. 47. Carbon chains are principal features of both carbohydrates and lipids. What is the primary difference between these two types of macromolecules? A) Carbohydrates cannot form rings like lipids can. B) Carbohydrates form ring structures, lipids form long chains. C) Lipids always have longer carbon chains than carbohydrates. D) Lipids provide energy, but carbohydrates cannot. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbohydrates form ring structures, lipids form long chains. 48. What is the primary goal of the introduction in a research proposal? A) To catch the attention of the readers. B) To list all references. C) To provide a detailed methodology. D) To summarize the results. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To catch the attention of the readers. 49. What does it mean to maintain objectivity in scientific writing? A) It involves presenting only one side of an argument. B) It refers to the use of emotional language in writing. C) It means including personal opinions in research. D) It means presenting information based on evidence without personal bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It means presenting information based on evidence without personal bias. 50. Recommendations should always be directly supported by the results and not be general or unrelated. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 51. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of scientific writing? A) Clarity and accuracy in communication. B) Use of emotional appeals to persuade readers. C) Rigorous, data-driven content. D) Commitment to reproducible methodology. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use of emotional appeals to persuade readers. 52. What is the significance of a literature review in research? A) To summarize the research findings. B) To provide a theoretical framework for the study. C) To analyze the collected data. D) To finalize the research design. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide a theoretical framework for the study. 53. What is the purpose of splitting the results section into different parts? A) To make each part pertain to one experiment. B) To reduce the number of experiments. C) To confuse the reader. D) To make it longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To make each part pertain to one experiment. 54. The study area map must include scale bar, north arrow, legend, and coordinate grid. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 55. Which is the SI base unit for length? A) Second (s). B) Liter (L). C) Meter (m). D) Gram (g). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Meter (m). 56. Did you enjoy the sessions so far? A) Do I get a chocolate for saying yes?. B) No, can I go now. C) Yes, very much. D) I refuse to answer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yes, very much. 57. What is the purpose of the objectives of the study? A) To list all references. B) To state the major intent of the study. C) To summarize the results. D) To provide a detailed literature review. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To state the major intent of the study. 58. What is the importance of the Methods section in a research paper? A) It lists the references used in the research. B) It provides a detailed description of how the research was conducted. C) It presents the theoretical framework of the study. D) It summarizes the findings of the research. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It provides a detailed description of how the research was conducted. 59. Which of the following is NOT usually included in an abstract? A) References. B) Results. C) Objective. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) References. 60. What is meant by structural adaptations? A) There are no such things as structural adaptations. B) These are things that go on inside an organism's body. C) These are features of an organism's body structure. D) These are ways that organisms behave. 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