Organization Self-Test

What is the most typical structure of a research paper?
1. Introduction, supporting paragraphs, conclusion, and appendices
2. Abstract, introduction, materials and methods section, results section, discussion, references, and appendices
3. Contents, executive summary, introduction, body of the research paper, conclusions, recommendations, appendices, and bibliography
Analyzing audience is important because knowing who the readers are determines...
1. the amount of background information to provide
2. the level of detail to give
3. the type of language to choose
4. all of the above
Introductions should engage readers into the subject of a composition. Identify a POOR strategy for engaging readers.
1. tell a brief story
2. start with a dictionary definition
3. raise a question that needs solution
4. provide startling statistics
The primary purpose of an abstract is to...
1. discuss the findings of a research paper or report.
2. introduce the methodology used in research.
3. provide a brief, comprehensive summary of a research paper or report.
4. stress the importance of the subject.
Which of the following does NOT apply to an executive summary?

An executive summary...
1. appears on a separate page and is able to stand on its own.
2. provides an overview of the report contents.
3. should be at least five pages long.
4. briefly covers all the main parts of the report.
What is a thesis statement?
1. It is the central idea of a written assigment.
2. It is the summary of what will be covered in a written assignment.
A thesis statement is usually found...
1. in the introduction.
2. in the middle of the essay.
3. in the conclusion.
4. None of the above. It depends on the subject discussed.
A a well-written paragraph...
1. has unity, coherence, and adequate development.
2. has transitions that link this paragraph with the rest of composition.
3. Both A and B
Which of the following transitional expressions helps contrast ideas?
1. besides
2. as a matter of fact
3. on the one hand / on the other hand
4. as a general rule
What should NOT be included in a conclusion?
1. a short summary of the main idea
2. a call to action
3. a proposed solution to the problem
4. a new idea relevant to the subject discussed

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