This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > 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. What is the main purpose of informational scientific writing? A. Entertain readers B. Tell a fictional story C. Inform using scientific evidence D. Persuade emotionally A) Summarize popular myths. B) Describe personal experiences. C) Analyze historical data. D) Inform using scientific evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inform using scientific evidence. 2. 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) Teori dan kajian pustaka. C) Data dan fakta. D) Metodologi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Teori dan kajian pustaka. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. What is a SMART goal? A) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound. B) Simple, Manageable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely. C) Specific, Meaningful, Achievable, Relevant, Timed. D) Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound. 6. 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. 7. Why should authors not rely on the editorial committee to edit and shorten their letters? A) Because the committee may not have the time. B) Because the committee may not have the resources. C) Because the committee may not have the expertise. D) Because the committee may not find the letter relevant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because the committee may not have the expertise. 8. Salah satu ciri penting karya ilmiah adalah ..... A) Ditulis dengan bahasa sehari-hari tanpa sumber. B) Menggunakan data valid dan dapat dipertanggungjawabkan. C) Tidak perlu melalui proses revisi. D) Bebas dari aturan sitasi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Menggunakan data valid dan dapat dipertanggungjawabkan. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. What is the maximum word limit for letters in most journals? A) 700 words. B) 500 words. C) 300 words. D) 1000 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 500 words. 12. 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. 13. Choose the correct passive transformation of this sentence: "Scientists discovered a new planet." A) A new planet discovers scientists. B) A new planet was discovered. C) Scientists were discovered a new planet. D) A new planet is discovering. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A new planet was discovered. 14. 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. 15. Paragraf deduktif ditandai oleh ..... A) Pikiran utama terletak di akhir paragraf. B) Alur paragraf dimulai dari khusus menuju umum. C) Pernyataan umum di awal, lalu diikuti penjelasan khusus. D) Tidak memiliki kalimat utama. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pernyataan umum di awal, lalu diikuti penjelasan khusus. 16. What are the primary building blocks of proteins? A) Fatty acids. B) Amino acids. C) Monosaccharides. D) Nucleotides. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Amino acids. 17. Menurut Gorys Keraf, kutipan digunakan untuk ..... A) Mengganti pendapat pribadi. B) Menambahkan ide baru. C) Memberikan bukti atau dukungan terhadap ide penulis. D) Mengulang kalimat sumber tanpa tujuan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Memberikan bukti atau dukungan terhadap ide penulis. 18. Science magazines are examples of: A) Primary literature. B) Secondary literature. C) Tertiary literature. D) Grey literature. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tertiary literature. 19. Which format of scientific writing facilitates discussion with viewers through visual summaries? A) Grant Proposals. B) Poster Presentations. C) Scientific Talks. D) Research Articles. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Poster Presentations. 20. Fabrikasi data dalam penelitian berarti ..... A) Mengutip sumber dengan salah format. B) Membuat data yang sebenarnya tidak pernah ada. C) Menghapus bagian hasil penelitian yang tidak mendukung hipotesis. D) Menggunakan kembali karya lama sendiri. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Membuat data yang sebenarnya tidak pernah ada. 21. Which is correct for an Abstract? A) Abstract should contain purpose, method, principle results. B) Abstract should contain a background, purpose, principle results. C) Abstract can include citation number. D) Abstract can be copied as a conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abstract should contain purpose, method, principle results. 22. Suatu karya ilmiah untuk memperoleh gelar sarjana disebut ..... A) Tesis sarjana. B) Tesis magister. C) Disertasi. D) Kertas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tesis sarjana. 23. 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) 60. D) 66. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 66. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. 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) Multiple submission / duplicate publication. C) Acceptable if the methods are identical. D) Falsification, not a publication issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Multiple submission / duplicate publication. 27. 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 summarize the research findings. D) To analyze data collected. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To present a plan for the research project. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. What is the primary purpose of a journal article? A) To archive raw data for internal laboratory use only. 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