Mastering Research Paper Writing Techniques

What is the first step recommended by Simon Peyton Jones for writing a great research paper?

• Writing the introduction

• Conducting thorough research

• Starting with a pre-writing phase

• Creating an outline

What is one benefit of the pre-writing phase?

• It helps you find all your sources

• It allows you to write a polished paper immediately

• It helps you generate questions and preliminary arguments

• It ensures you don't need to edit later

What is the purpose of a brain dump during the pre-writing phase?

• To write a coherent paper

• To get all your thoughts onto paper

• To find all your sources

• To edit your paper

'Research recursion syndrome' refers to?

• The act of writing a first draft

• The process of annotating material

• The habit of constantly looking for more sources

• The tendency to avoid research

What is the main idea behind the quote 'Write drunk, edit sober'?

• To avoid editing while writing the first draft

• To write while intoxicated

• To avoid writing altogether

• To write and edit simultaneously

What is the first stage of editing a paper?

• Formatting

• Content edit

• Technical edit

• Proofreading

What should you focus on during the content edit stage?

• Printing the paper

• Ensuring arguments support the thesis

• Formatting errors

• Spelling and grammar mistakes

Why is it recommended to print out your paper for the technical edit?

• To save digital storage

• To make corrections on the fly

• To catch mistakes more easily

• To avoid using a computer

Why is it important to have other people review your paper?

• To get feedback on the overall content and arguments

• To ensure the paper is printed correctly

• To avoid doing the work yourself

• To check for spelling errors

What should you do after receiving feedback and completing both stages of editing?

• Ignore the feedback

• Submit the paper immediately

• Start a new research project

• Print out the final draft and read it through one last time