Communication Skills Quiz

What is the purpose of a hypothesis in a research paper?

• To entertain the reader.

• To pose a question that will be tested.

• To confuse the reader.

• To provide a summary.

What is a common element at the beginning of a newsletter?

• A poem.

• A greeting.

• A fictional story.

• A recipe.

What does APA stand for in citation styles?

• American Publishing Association

• American Psychological Association

• Academic Publishing Association

• Association of Professional Academics

What should you consider when collecting resources for research?

• The color of the book cover

• The sources quoted and cited

• The number of pages in the book

• The font size of the text

What should you do if you find a single source making a certain claim?

• Trust it completely

• Ignore it

• Double check and confirm the information

• Use it without question

What is a key consideration when conducting research?

• The collection of resources quoted and cited

• The number of authors

• The length of the document

• The color of the cover

Which word processor is mentioned in the text for creating documents?

• Google Docs

• Microsoft Word

• Apple Pages

• LibreOffice Writer

What can too many footnotes make difficult?

• Printing the document

• Reading the text

• Saving the file

• Sharing the document

What should you do if you have lots of references and footnotes?

• Use more footnotes

• Use endnotes

• Remove some references

• Add more pages

Where can you find options for headers and footers in Word?

• In the Insert tab.

• In the Design tab.

• In the Layout tab.

• In the Home tab.