This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 2 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The 1980 explosion of ..... the first volcanic eruption in the continental United States in over 60 years. A) It was Mount St. Helens. B) Was Mount St. Helens. C) Mount St. Helens was. D) Mount St. Helens. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mount St. Helens was. 2. What are impact factors useful for? A) Assessing the speed of publication. B) Assessing the number of authors in a journal. C) Assessing the citation rates of journals. D) Assessing the number of articles published. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Assessing the citation rates of journals. 3. 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. 4. An example of Inward facing science communication is: A) Grant proposal. B) Health workshop. C) Public lecture. D) Science journalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Grant proposal. 5. 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. 6. 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) Findings, Implications, References. B) Methodology, Results, Discussion. C) A) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. D) Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A) Introduction, Body, Conclusion. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. What is the main function of a title in a scientific paper? A) To describe the content of the paper. B) To be lengthy. C) To be dull. D) To contain abbreviations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To describe the content of the paper. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. While presenting a poster, do not: A) Keep font consistent throughout. B) Engage with the audience. C) Be shy about introducing yourself. D) Use neutral background. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Be shy about introducing yourself. 17. 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. 18. A reference manager that is free and open source and is integrated with several AI tools A) JabRef. B) Zotero. C) Mendeley. D) Endnote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Zotero. 19. What should the last sentence in the Methods section describe? A) A summary of the results obtained from the study. B) A statement of the research question being addressed. C) A description of how you analyzed your data. D) An overview of the literature reviewed for the study. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A description of how you analyzed your data. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. An argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead ..... "I know you're going to say this ..... , BUT ..... " A) Support. B) Claim. C) Evidence. D) Counterargument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Counterargument. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. Apa tujuan dari tinjauan pustaka dalam sebuah makalah ilmiah? A) Untuk menghibur pembaca. B) Untuk memberikan latar belakang dan konteks. C) Untuk merangkum pendapat pribadi. D) Untuk menyajikan cerita fiksi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Untuk memberikan latar belakang dan konteks. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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) Exploratory. D) Descriptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D) Guessing methods. 29. 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. 30. 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. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesScientific Writing Quiz 1Scientific Writing Quiz 3Scientific Writing Quiz 4Scientific Writing Quiz 5Scientific Writing Quiz 6Scientific Writing Quiz 7Scientific Writing Quiz 8Scientific Writing Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books