This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 20 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. Karya tulis ilmiah berkaitan dengan beberapa hal, kecuali A) Menyajikan. B) Menyampaikan. C) Mengarang. D) Melaporkan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mengarang. 3. Apa langkah pertama dalam menulis makalah ilmiah? A) Memilih topik atau pernyataan masalah. B) Menulis kesimpulan. C) Mengedit draf. D) Melakukan penelitian. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Memilih topik atau pernyataan masalah. 4. Which format of scientific writing is designed for conferences and emphasizes concise visual summaries? A) Research Articles. B) Grant Proposals. C) Poster Presentations. D) Scientific Talks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Poster Presentations. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Saran dalam fungsi karya ilmiah untuk ..... A) Berikan rekomendasi. B) Tambahkan data. C) Ulangi kesimpulan. D) Jelaskan metode. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Berikan rekomendasi. 8. 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. 9. Which section of a research paper discusses previous research and leads to a clear statement of the specific issue? A) Introduction. B) Abstract. C) Conclusion. D) References. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. What should be included in the conclusion of a research paper? A) Detailed evidence. B) New research topics. C) Broader impact of research. D) Personal opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Broader impact of research. 13. Berapa jumlah kata ideal untuk sebuah abstrak? A) 50-100 kata. B) 150-250 kata. C) 100-150 kata. D) 300-400 kata. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 150-250 kata. 14. What is a crucial role of sample collection and preservation in research? A) To enhance the visual appeal of the paper. B) To simplify the writing process. C) To reduce the length of the research paper. D) To maximize the potential to recover the greatest amount of usable DNA. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To maximize the potential to recover the greatest amount of usable DNA. 15. This macromolecule is used for long term energy storage. A) Complex carbohydrate. B) Simple carbohydrate. C) Protein. D) Lipid. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lipid. 16. This type of fat comes from animals and is often solid at room temperature. A) Unsaturated fat. B) Saturated fat. C) Phospholipid. D) Transfat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Saturated fat. 17. 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. 18. What does the study suggest about the cystic form of Acanthamoeba? A) It is not relevant to infections. B) It is well understood. C) It is rarely studied compared to other stages. D) It has no impact on treatment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is rarely studied compared to other stages. 19. What should findings in a research paper be supported by? A) Assumptions. B) Facts. C) Opinions. D) Hypotheses. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Facts. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. Carbon chains are principal features of both carbohydrates and lipids. What is the primary difference between these two types of macromolecules? A) Carbohydrates form ring structures, lipids form long chains. B) Carbohydrates cannot form rings like lipids can. C) Lipids provide energy, but carbohydrates cannot. D) Lipids always have longer carbon chains than carbohydrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carbohydrates form ring structures, lipids form long chains. 23. 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. 24. What does it mean to maintain objectivity in scientific writing? A) It means presenting information based on evidence without personal bias. B) It involves presenting only one side of an argument. C) It means including personal opinions in research. D) It refers to the use of emotional language in writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It means presenting information based on evidence without personal bias. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. What is the significance of a literature review in research? A) To summarize the research findings. B) To finalize the research design. C) To analyze the collected data. D) To provide a theoretical framework for the study. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To provide a theoretical framework for the study. 28. What is the purpose of splitting the results section into different parts? A) To make it longer. B) To reduce the number of experiments. C) To make each part pertain to one experiment. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To make each part pertain to one experiment. 29. 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. 30. Which is the SI base unit for length? A) Gram (g). B) Second (s). C) Liter (L). D) Meter (m). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Meter (m). ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesScientific Writing Quiz 1Scientific Writing Quiz 2Scientific Writing Quiz 3Scientific Writing Quiz 4Scientific Writing Quiz 5Scientific Writing Quiz 6Scientific Writing Quiz 7Scientific Writing Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books