This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 14 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Didasarkan pada teori yang diperoleh melalui kajian atau telaah pustaka dalam upaya pemecahan masalah. Pernyataan diatas menjelaskan salah satu kriteria karya ilmiah, yakni ..... A) Topik. B) Metodologi. C) Teori dan kajian pustaka. D) Data dan fakta. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Teori dan kajian pustaka. 2. What is a common mistake to avoid in scientific writing? A) Following journal guidelines. B) Using clear and concise language. C) Overciting without analysis. D) Including relevant figures and tables. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Overciting without analysis. 3. How can you improve your scientific writing skills? A) Avoid writing altogether. B) Only focus on grammar. C) Practice writing, seek feedback, read scientific literature, and attend writing workshops. D) Limit reading to non-scientific books. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Practice writing, seek feedback, read scientific literature, and attend writing workshops. 4. What is a SMART goal? A) Specific, Meaningful, Achievable, Relevant, Timed. B) Simple, Manageable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely. C) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound. D) Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound. 5. The control group is the set-up that is not exposed to the independent variable, whereas the experimental group are set-ups exposed to the independent variables. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 6. Why should authors not rely on the editorial committee to edit and shorten their letters? A) Because the committee may not have the expertise. B) Because the committee may not find the letter relevant. C) Because the committee may not have the time. D) Because the committee may not have the resources. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because the committee may not have the expertise. 7. Salah satu ciri penting karya ilmiah adalah ..... A) Bebas dari aturan sitasi. B) Ditulis dengan bahasa sehari-hari tanpa sumber. C) Menggunakan data valid dan dapat dipertanggungjawabkan. D) Tidak perlu melalui proses revisi. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Menggunakan data valid dan dapat dipertanggungjawabkan. 8. Which of the following is the correct structure for your lab report? A) Introduction, Objectives, Discussion, Results, Conclusion. B) Introduction, Objectives, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. C) Introduction, Results, Discussion, Objectives, Conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction, Objectives, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. 9. What does RSSI mean? A) Received Signal Strength Indicator. B) Real System Signal Index. C) Remote Signal Source Identifier. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Received Signal Strength Indicator. 10. What is the maximum word limit for letters in most journals? A) 500 words. B) 300 words. C) 1000 words. D) 700 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 500 words. 11. What should authors avoid when discussing authorship? A) Discussing contributions early. B) Gift authorship. C) Acknowledging all contributors. D) Using CRediT taxonomy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Gift authorship. 12. Choose the correct passive transformation of this sentence: "Scientists discovered a new planet." A) A new planet was discovered. B) Scientists were discovered a new planet. C) A new planet is discovering. D) A new planet discovers scientists. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A new planet was discovered. 13. Ciri utama dari kutipan langsung adalah ..... A) Ditulis dengan bahasa sendiri. B) Tidak mencantumkan sumber. C) Sama persis dengan teks asli dan diapit tanda kutip. D) Dapat diubah sesuai kebutuhan penulis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sama persis dengan teks asli dan diapit tanda kutip. 14. Paragraf deduktif ditandai oleh ..... A) Tidak memiliki kalimat utama. B) Alur paragraf dimulai dari khusus menuju umum. C) Pernyataan umum di awal, lalu diikuti penjelasan khusus. D) Pikiran utama terletak di akhir paragraf. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pernyataan umum di awal, lalu diikuti penjelasan khusus. 15. What are the primary building blocks of proteins? A) Monosaccharides. B) Amino acids. C) Nucleotides. D) Fatty acids. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Amino acids. 16. Menurut Gorys Keraf, kutipan digunakan untuk ..... A) Mengulang kalimat sumber tanpa tujuan. B) Memberikan bukti atau dukungan terhadap ide penulis. C) Menambahkan ide baru. D) Mengganti pendapat pribadi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Memberikan bukti atau dukungan terhadap ide penulis. 17. Science magazines are examples of: A) Grey literature. B) Secondary literature. C) Primary literature. D) Tertiary literature. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tertiary literature. 18. Which format of scientific writing facilitates discussion with viewers through visual summaries? A) Grant Proposals. B) Scientific Talks. C) Poster Presentations. D) Research Articles. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Poster Presentations. 19. Fabrikasi data dalam penelitian berarti ..... A) Menggunakan kembali karya lama sendiri. B) Menghapus bagian hasil penelitian yang tidak mendukung hipotesis. C) Membuat data yang sebenarnya tidak pernah ada. D) Mengutip sumber dengan salah format. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Membuat data yang sebenarnya tidak pernah ada. 20. Which is correct for an Abstract? A) Abstract can be copied as a conclusion. B) Abstract can include citation number. C) Abstract should contain purpose, method, principle results. D) Abstract should contain a background, purpose, principle results. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Abstract should contain purpose, method, principle results. 21. Suatu karya ilmiah untuk memperoleh gelar sarjana disebut ..... A) Tesis sarjana. B) Kertas. C) Tesis magister. D) Disertasi. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tesis sarjana. 22. Roger bowled 7 games last weekend. His scores are:155, 165, 138, 172, 127, 193, 142. What is the range of Roger's scores? A) 193. B) 127. C) 66. D) 60. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 66. 23. Why is clarity important in scientific writing? A. It makes the writing more entertaining B. It helps convey complex ideas effectively C. It allows for more personal expression D. It is less important than creativity A) It allows for more creative storytelling. B) It helps convey complex ideas effectively. C) It makes the writing more persuasive. D) It is primarily about personal opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It helps convey complex ideas effectively. 24. What does a reputable source mean? A) An source that looks cool. B) A source that has the basic information I need. C) Wikipedia. D) A safe piece of information from someone reliable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A safe piece of information from someone reliable. 25. A team emails the same manuscript to Journal A and Journal B on the same day, making only minor wording changes and not informing either editor. This is ..... A) Efficient dissemination encouraged by journals. B) Acceptable if the methods are identical. C) Falsification, not a publication issue. D) Multiple submission / duplicate publication. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Multiple submission / duplicate publication. 26. What is the purpose of a research proposal? A) To prepare a manuscript for publication. B) To present a plan for the research project. C) To analyze data collected. D) To summarize the research findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To present a plan for the research project. 27. Why is balance important in using nominalisation? A) To avoid overly dense and abstract writing. B) To increase the complexity of the text. C) To enhance redundancy. D) To emphasize formality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To avoid overly dense and abstract writing. 28. I should summarize when I want to condense large amounts of information accurately into the smallest number of words possible. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 29. What is the primary purpose of a journal article? A) To entertain the general public with simplified science stories. B) To archive raw data for internal laboratory use only. C) To provide an exhaustive book-length review without new results. D) To disseminate research findings to a wider scholarly community. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To disseminate research findings to a wider scholarly community. 30. 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