Academic Writing- II Unit I

What is the first step in formulating a research paper?

• Writing the conclusion

• Choosing a font style

• Formulating a research idea

• Collecting references

Which of the following is not a typical source of research ideas?

• Personal experience

• Existing literature

• Social media memes

• Practical problems

Which type of clarity focuses on the nature of reality being studied?

• Epistemological clarity

• Ontological clarity

• Linguistic clarity

• Methodological clarity

Which of the following is essential for a good research idea?

• Popularity

• Relevance and feasibility

• Cost-effectiveness

• Humor

A research idea becomes a research problem when it is:

• Funded by an organization

• Formally documented

• Stated as a question or hypothesis

• Discussed in class

Ontological clarity helps researchers understand:

• How to use citations

• The nature of being and reality

• The structure of an abstract

• The limitations of software

Which one of these is the least reliable source for research ideas?

• Academic journals

• Expert consultations

• Intuition without rationale

• Systematic observation

Eshaan is trying to come up with a new research idea for his project. He knows that having the right skills is crucial for this process. Which skill should he focus on to formulate his idea effectively?

• Drawing

• Critical thinking

• Singing

• Memorization

Which of the following best reflects ontological clarity?

• Knowing the correct citation style

• Understanding whether the research assumes reality is objective or subjective

• Writing the literature review in third person

• Collecting numerical data

Avni is a graduate student looking to formulate a research idea for her thesis. She wonders what should guide her in choosing a topic.

• Researcher's hobbies

• Gaps in current knowledge

• Random selection

• Internet trends