This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 6 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is an essential element to include in the Abstract of a scientific paper? A) A detailed methodology. B) A summary of the research question. C) A comprehensive literature review. D) A list of all figures and tables. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A summary of the research question. 2. What is the typical structure of a research paper? A) Introduction, Literature Review, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments. B) Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. C) Abstract, Introduction, Results, Discussion, References, Appendix. D) Title, Abstract, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings, References. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. 3. Why do letters often take a surprising amount of time to write? A) Because they require extensive research. B) Because they need to include a figure or a table. C) Because they have to conform to a word limit. D) Because they are usually edited and shortened by the editorial committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because they are usually edited and shortened by the editorial committee. 4. What are the characteristics of a well-designed research? A) Unsystematic, illogical, empirical. B) Replicable, subjective, biased. C) Systematic, logical, empirical. D) Random, illogical, subjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Systematic, logical, empirical. 5. Which of the choices has the closest meaning of the sentence? Martha thinks that the issue of adolescent problem is important to write about. A) Martha thinks that adolescents like to write about their problems. B) Martha feels that writing about adolescents problem is worthwhile. C) Martha believes that the dream of most adolescents is to write something important. D) Martha thinks that adolescents can write about their problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Martha feels that writing about adolescents problem is worthwhile. 6. What are the main components of scientific writing? A) Abstract, discussion, conclusion, bibliography. B) The main components of scientific writing are:thesis statement, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and references. C) Summary, findings, implications, acknowledgments. D) Introduction, conclusion, hypothesis, analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The main components of scientific writing are:thesis statement, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and references. 7. What writing skills that provides an overview of the main idea and is shorter compared to the original text. A) Quotation. B) Paraphrase. C) Summary. D) Notation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Summary. 8. Which biomolecule includes Enzymes that control chemical reactions and gates that control what enters or leaves a cell? A) Carbohydrates. B) Lipids. C) Proteins. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Proteins. 9. Which of the following is the most effective scientific title? A) "A Study of Stuff". B) "Awesome Findings in Chemistry". C) "Cool Chemistry:Let's Go!". D) "Analysis of Heavy Metal Content in Urban River Sediments". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Analysis of Heavy Metal Content in Urban River Sediments". 10. Apa tujuan utama dari Tinjauan Pustaka (Literature Review) dalam karya ilmiah? A) Menambah jumlah halaman karya ilmiah. B) Menyalin ringkasan penelitian terdahulu. C) Menunjukkan research gap dan membangun argumen penelitian. D) Menyajikan daftar artikel yang dibaca. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Menunjukkan research gap dan membangun argumen penelitian. 11. Which redesign would best fix the slimotosis study, where there were multiple independent variables? A) Remove measurements of odor entirely. B) Use both treatments on all snails. C) Test each treatment separately with controls. D) Shorten the treatment time dramatically. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Test each treatment separately with controls. 12. What is the main goal of the Introduction section in a scientific article? A) To present the research findings. B) To outline the research background and objectives. C) To discuss the implications of the results. D) To provide a detailed analysis of the data. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To outline the research background and objectives. 13. The final paper is allowed to use ..... direct quotations. A) 20%. B) 10%. C) 40%. D) 30%. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 10%. 14. Which of these is an example of a conditional sentence? A) If water reaches 100 degrees celsius it boils. B) The enzymes are not 'used up' and so continue to work on other substrate molecules. C) The active site is the area on the enzyme where the chemical reaction takes place. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) If water reaches 100 degrees celsius it boils. 15. Berpikir analitis menurut Amer (Baruno, 2021) melibatkan kemampuan untuk ..... A) Memeriksa secara teliti dan mempertimbangkan kekuatan serta kelemahan fakta. B) Menilai sesuatu tanpa memerinci fakta. C) Menghafal konsep tanpa memahaminya. D) Mengambil keputusan tanpa pertimbangan logis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Memeriksa secara teliti dan mempertimbangkan kekuatan serta kelemahan fakta. 16. Statements that match the source word for word and should be an attribute to that of the original author. A) Citations. B) Paraphrasing. C) Quotations. D) Summarizing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Quotations. 17. Which active sentence is best rewritten in passive voice for a scientific report? A) The professor gave an interesting lecture. B) The students visited the laboratory. C) The scientist thinks the theory is correct. D) The team discovered a new chemical reaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The team discovered a new chemical reaction. 18. Enzyme is a/an ..... A) Carbohydrate. B) Lipid. C) Nucleic acid. D) Protein. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Protein. 19. Why is transparency important in the research process? A) Transparency is important in the research process because it promotes trust, reproducibility, and accountability. B) Transparency hinders the speed of research progress. C) Transparency is only necessary for funding purposes. D) Transparency is irrelevant to the validity of research findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transparency is important in the research process because it promotes trust, reproducibility, and accountability. 20. Which of the following is NOT a type of scientific article? A) Fictional Narratives. B) Original Research Articles. C) Systematic Literature Reviews. D) Conceptual Papers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fictional Narratives. 21. What is the maximum number of references for a letter in most journals? A) Three. B) Five. C) Four. D) Two. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Five. 22. There is no difference between the results of the two variables being tested. A) Null Hypothesis. B) Alternative Hypothesis. C) Casual/Formal Cause-and-Effect Hypothesis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Null Hypothesis. 23. What verb tense is commonly used in research papers? A) Past tense. B) Present tense. C) Future tense. D) Present perfect tense. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Past tense. 24. What should the names of authors include to ensure proper identification? A) No identification needed. B) Only last names. C) Only initials. D) Full names instead of initials. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Full names instead of initials. 25. The step-by-step procedure used to solve a problem is called the: A) Surgical Procedure. B) English System. C) Scientific Method. D) Metric System. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Scientific Method. 26. To find the average of a set of numbers, add up all the items and divide by ..... A) 2. B) The smallest number. C) The largest number. D) The number of items in the set. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The number of items in the set. 27. How does scientific writing differ from other forms of writing, according to the passage? A) Scientific writing is less precise than other forms. B) Scientific writing is more focused on entertainment. C) Other forms of writing cater to a wider range of audiences and objectives. D) Scientific writing is not subject to change. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Other forms of writing cater to a wider range of audiences and objectives. 28. Which is correct for a Conclusion? A) It's just a short summary. B) It informs the reader of how the goal has been achieved. C) Include the team name. D) Include image and table. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It informs the reader of how the goal has been achieved. 29. What is one advantage of nominalisation mentioned in the passage? A) It makes sentences longer. B) It complicates the text. C) It emphasizes the action. D) It reduces redundancy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It reduces redundancy. 30. Which section should explain background and end with the hypothesis? A) Conclusion section summarizing. B) Introduction section of the report. C) Results section with figures. D) Discussion section interpreting data. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction section of the report. 31. Every paragraph should have a topic sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 32. Which of this can potentially be a part of a science communication initiative A) Patenting novel tech/ product/ process. B) Publishing journal articles. C) Writing blogs and running podcasts. D) A mixture of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Writing blogs and running podcasts. 33. Where is the comparison of results from other studies better placed? A) In the results section. B) In the discussion section. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In the discussion section. 34. How should the methods section be structured? A) Participants, Tools, Results, Conclusion. B) Subjects, Equipment, Methodology, Findings. C) Demographics, Resources, Execution, Summary. D) Participants, Materials, Procedure, Data Analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Participants, Materials, Procedure, Data Analysis. 35. What is a defining feature of scientific talks in terms of audience engagement? A) Clear objectives and hypotheses. B) Adapted complexity for listeners. C) Core findings at a glance. D) Detailed methodology for reproducibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Adapted complexity for listeners. 36. What is the purpose of the Discussion section in a research paper? A) To summarize the research methodology used in the study. B) To interpret the results and explain their significance. C) To list the references and citations used in the paper. D) To provide a detailed analysis of the data collected. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To interpret the results and explain their significance. 37. A cereal company is placing one of 6 different tickets into its boxes of cereal. If each ticket is equally likely to appear in a box of cereal, which model could be used to simulate the tickets you would find in 50 boxes of cereal? A) A coin that is flipped 50 times. B) A spinner that has 4 sections that is spun 50 times. C) A number cube that is rolled 50 times. D) A coin is flipped and a number cube is rolled 50 times. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A number cube that is rolled 50 times. 38. All polymers are made up of ..... A) Monosaccharides. B) Monomers. C) Proteins. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Monomers. 39. In the Results section, it is acceptable to include personal interpretations of why the results occurred. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 40. Which audience group is described as being deeply familiar with field-specific jargon, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks, and evaluates technical rigor? A) Technical Practitioners. B) Expert Researchers. C) Educated Non-Specialists. D) Executive Decision-Makers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Expert Researchers. 41. A literature review can include data/information from the following EXCEPT: A) Newspaper article. B) Meta-analysis. C) Publications by research foundations. D) Monographs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Newspaper article. 42. Why is it important to cite sources? A) Citing sources is only necessary for academic papers. B) It is important to cite sources to give credit, verify information, and avoid plagiarism. C) Citing sources is a way to make your work longer. D) Citing sources is optional if you use your own words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is important to cite sources to give credit, verify information, and avoid plagiarism. 43. Bagian dari makalah ilmiah yang berisi ringkasan dari konten disebut ..... A) Referensi. B) Pengantar. C) Pendahuluan. D) Abstrak. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Abstrak. 44. The Results section should: A) Interpret the findings. B) Only list tables without explanation. C) Present output clearly with figures/maps and descriptive explanation. D) Repeat the methodology. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Present output clearly with figures/maps and descriptive explanation. 45. All of the other sentences in a paragraph should support the topic sentence, in other words be about the topic stated at the beginning. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 46. Ragam bahasa yang berdasarkan pengelompokkan menurut jenis pemakaiannya dalam kegiatan yang sesuai dengan sifat keilmuannya, merupakan pengertian dari istilah ..... A) Karya ilmiah. B) Baku. C) Ragam ilmiah. D) Denotatif. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ragam ilmiah. 47. How is an impact factor calculated? A) Total number of citations divided by average number of journal articles. B) Total number of citations multiplied by average number of journal articles. C) Total number of articles published in one year. D) Total number of citations divided by total number of journal articles. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Total number of citations divided by average number of journal articles. 48. How does the requirement for a claim in a paragraph differ from a thesis/claim in an introduction, based on the material? A) A claim in a paragraph only needs a topic and opinion, while a thesis/claim in an introduction requires topic, opinion, and 3 types of evidence. B) Both require only a topic and opinion. C) A claim in a paragraph requires more evidence than a thesis. D) There is no difference. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A claim in a paragraph only needs a topic and opinion, while a thesis/claim in an introduction requires topic, opinion, and 3 types of evidence. 49. How does a well-defined problem statement contribute to the research process? A) By summarizing the research findings. B) By providing a clear focus and direction for the study. C) By analyzing the collected data. D) By finalizing the research design. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By providing a clear focus and direction for the study. 50. What is a common limitation of Generative AI? A) It requires no human oversight. B) It is always accurate. C) It can hallucinate information. D) It can create new content. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It can hallucinate information. 51. What are the essential characteristics of an effective title? A) Contains abbreviations and jargon. B) Contains as many words as possible. C) Describes the subject vaguely. D) Attracts readers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Contains as many words as possible. 52. What is the importance of a research hypothesis? A) To summarize the research findings. B) To guide the direction of the study and make testable predictions. C) To analyze the collected data. D) To finalize the research design. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To guide the direction of the study and make testable predictions. 53. What is the maximum number of authors for a letter in most journals? A) Seven to nine. B) Four to six. C) Two to three. D) Ten to twelve. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Four to six. 54. Bagian yang menyajikan hasil penelitian adalah ..... A) Pendahuluan. B) Diskusi. C) Pengantar. D) Metode. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Diskusi. 55. Ideally, when should you start writing your lab or research report? A) Within two months after your study or lab work is completed. B) Within six months after your study or lab work is completed. C) Within three months after your study or lab work is completed. D) Within 24 hours after your study or lab work is completed. E) Within one month after your study or lab work is completed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Within 24 hours after your study or lab work is completed. 56. What is the correct way to list references in a scientific paper? A) Arrange references in random order. B) Alphabetize references by the title. C) Use lowercase letters to separate entries with the same author in the same year. D) Include only journal articles and exclude books or reports. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use lowercase letters to separate entries with the same author in the same year. 57. Which format of scientific writing includes extensive data presentation and analysis? A) Poster Presentations. B) Grant Proposals. C) Scientific Talks. D) Research Articles. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Research Articles. 58. A ..... is a small portion of the population used to gather data from. A) Bias. B) Population. C) Systematic Sampling Method. D) Sample. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sample. 59. What is a reliable source of reference? A) Wikipedia B) Peer-reviewed journals C) Social media D) Personal blogs A) Social media. B) Peer-reviewed journals. C) Personal blogs. D) Wikipedia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Peer-reviewed journals. 60. Find the word that collocates with: ..... contrast A) Sharp. B) Large. C) Pointed. D) Hot. 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