This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Scientific Writing – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Scientific Writing Quiz 12 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the purpose of using high-quality references? A) To avoid plagiarism. B) To impress the reviewers. C) To provide context for the research. D) To increase the word count. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide context for the research. 2. You are looking to increase your intake of Vitamin C to support your immune system. Which food should you add to your diet? A) Whole grains. B) Citrus fruits. C) Red meat. D) Eggs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Citrus fruits. 3. Which of the following is a better title for a research paper? A) Testing for GMOs. B) Detection of Genetically Modified DNA in Glycine max (soybean). C) GMO:Experiment. D) Abstract. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Detection of Genetically Modified DNA in Glycine max (soybean). 4. Ketidaktahuan menjadi hambatan berpikir kritis karena ..... A) Membuat seseorang lebih cepat mengambil keputusan. B) Mendorong penggunaan logika berlebihan. C) Menghalangi kemampuan memahami argumen dan bukti. D) Menyebabkan seseorang selalu objektif. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Menghalangi kemampuan memahami argumen dan bukti. 5. Scientific reports should use a passive voice A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 6. What is the importance of citing sources in a scientific paper? A) To make it look pretty B) To avoid plagiarism C) To confuse readers D) To fill space A) To confuse the audience. B) To make it look colorful. C) To meet word count requirements. D) To avoid plagiarism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To avoid plagiarism. 7. Some tips for writing an editorial letter include these except: A) Should be short according to the journal's guidelines. B) Should be engaging. C) Should be submitted long after the intended article is published. D) Should cite the original article. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Should be submitted long after the intended article is published. 8. Given only 15 minutes to make a presentation, how many slides you will prepare for the best presentation? A) 15 slides. B) 10 slides. C) 20 slides. D) 25 slides. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 15 slides. 9. What is the recommended next step for studying the chalcone compounds? A) Publish without further testing. B) Conduct in vivo studies. C) Stop further research. D) Focus on theoretical analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conduct in vivo studies. 10. What is one of the main functions of technical terminology in scientific writing? A) To provide clarity and precision in communication. B) To give a lot of information with a few words. C) To make the text more complex and difficult to understand. D) To eliminate the need for definitions and explanations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To give a lot of information with a few words. 11. Dibawah ini yang termasuk karakteristik bahasa ragam ilmiah yaitu ..... A) Objektif. B) Baku. C) Faktual. D) Sistematis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Baku. 12. What are predatory journals? A) Journals that accept nearly any article being submitted. B) Journals that have a concept of peer review. C) Journals that require payment for publication. D) Journals that are legitimate and of high quality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Journals that accept nearly any article being submitted. 13. Paraphrasing is done if you want to change the organization of another author's words or ideas for emphasis. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 14. What is the purpose of the Conclusions section in a scientific paper? A) To provide a brief statement of what was done. B) To interpret the results and explain their significance. C) To restate the answer and indicate the importance of the work. D) To summarize the general trends in the data. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To restate the answer and indicate the importance of the work. 15. What does an objective tone in writing mean? A. Shows strong emotions B. Takes sides emotionally C. Presents facts neutrally D. Argues aggressively A) Relies on emotional anecdotes. B) Critiques opposing viewpoints. C) Presents facts neutrally. D) Emphasizes personal beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Presents facts neutrally. 16. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for scientific writing in materials science? A) Validation and Peer Review. B) Intellectual Property Protection. C) Leisure. D) Education and Training. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Leisure. 17. What is the first section of a research proposal? A) Introduction. B) Literature Review. C) Expected Outcomes. D) Methodology. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 18. Who should give final approval to the version of the paper that is to be published? A) The technician. B) The last author. C) The journal editor. D) The first author. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The last author. 19. Which of the following is the most concise and informative title? A) "A cool study on soil". B) "Investigating the Effect of pH on Soil Bacteria Growth". C) "My Experiment with Dirt". D) "Looking at Soil Stuff". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Investigating the Effect of pH on Soil Bacteria Growth". 20. How did the researchers do their study? A) They asked people to draw maps. B) They used Wi-Fi signal data (RSSI). C) They watched videos of buildings. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They used Wi-Fi signal data (RSSI). 21. Which statement best characterizes how results are presented in journal articles? A) Findings should be concise and clear, within the word/page limits set by the journal. B) All raw data must appear in the main text, regardless of length. C) Methods and results should be expanded to avoid any omission, even if very long. D) The main goal is to include as many sections as possible, not clarity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Findings should be concise and clear, within the word/page limits set by the journal. 22. A certain brand of TV has a 50% chance of being defective. Which model could be used to determine the probability that when two TVs are chosen, they will both be defective? A) Spin a spinner with 4 equal sections. B) Roll a die twice. C) Flip a coin twice. D) Flip a coin, then roll a die. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flip a coin twice. 23. "We discovered that feed A is more efficient than feed B in chicken and we published this in our paper in 2022" . Is this sentence good in a scientific paper? A) Yes, perfect. B) No, it is not concise. C) Depends on which section it is. D) The use of "We" in a scientific paper is not acceptable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, it is not concise. 24. A breath mint with a secret ingredient is tested for curing bad breath. What is the dependent variable? A) The number of trials conducted. B) The regular mint brand. C) Presence of the secret ingredient. D) Reported breath quality. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reported breath quality. 25. What is the purpose of a literature review in a scientific paper? A) To summarize previous research B) To write a novel C) To create a recipe D) To tell a joke A) A) To summarize previous research. B) E) To conduct an experiment. C) F) To analyze data. D) G) To present a hypothesis. 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