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Course: Expository Writing

College: CASE
Total Points: 50

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Examination: First Exam
Term/Semester: 1st/1st

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Page: 1/6
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Instructions: Choose the corresponding answer for every question.

1. MLA is often used in research papers that deal with _____?
a. Humanities
c. Social Studies
b. Psychology
d. None of the above
2. In order for a researcher to indicate a missing part of a direct quotation, he or she must
use _____?
a. Ellipsis
c. Semicolons
b. Quotation marks
d. None of the above
3. Which statement is NOT TRUE about research?
a. It is a scientific inquiry
b. It entails a certain amount of knowledge by the researcher on the topic.
c. Results may be modified to support research expectations.
d. It could replicate previous research results
4. Why should we avoid jargons in writing a research title?
a. Because jargons have clearer simple substitutes which convey similar messages.
b. Because the title must be understood by everyone including those from different
disciplines.
c. Because you want to remain clear, unencumbered by dates or limited language.
d. All of the above
5. Why do questions make research easier?
a. Questions allow the researchers to seek specific answers
b. Questions prevent random searching for information.
c. Questions guide researchers to examine source materials.
e. All of the above.
6. A part of the research paper wherein comparable studies are shown.
a. Significance of the Study c. Review of Related Literature
b. Theoretical Framework
d. None of the above.
7. What are some topics that must be avoided?
a. Those that are brand new.
b. Those that have been worked over and over again.
c. Both a and b.
d. None of the above.
8. Which is the book classification system utilized by the UM library?
a. Library of Congress
b. Computerized Database
c. Card Catalog
d. All of the above.
9. Research is an ongoing process that entails
a. Writing, editing, refining, and rewriting.
b. Editing, refining, writing, and rewriting.
c. Writing, refining, editing and rewriting.

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e. Writing, rewriting, editing and refining.

10. The following are valid tips in research writing except:
a. Title must not be less than ten words
b. Title must be ten words or less.
c. Emphasize the most important aspects of the investigation by putting those words first
d. None of the above.
11. Theres a marked increase of abortion owing to teenage pregnancy. This is the
observation of a college student. The student plans to research on the topic The Effects
of Abortion. Is this a good research topic?
a. No. Because the topic has been tackled over and over.
b. Yes. Because teenage pregnancy contributes to over population.
c. No. Because the topic is too sensitive.
d. Yes. Because the topic is a social problem.
12. What is the primary purpose of acknowledgement?
a. To show appreciation for those people who helped finish the research
b. To let readers know who were involved in the paper.
c. For formalitys sake
d. None of the above.
13. The part of the research paper wherein conceptual definitions of the variables are
provided.
a. Conceptual Framework
c. Glossary
b. Definition of Terms
d. None of the above
14. Granted that you were given freedom to choose a research topic, which of the following
is a primary basis for your choice?
a. Interest of the possible readers of your research
b. Interest of the professor giving you the research assignment
c. Time frame given to finish the research
d. Your own personal interest as a researcher.
15. Where can you gather source material for your research?
a. Library
b. Readers Guide to Periodical Literature
c. InfoTrac
d. All of the above
Instructions: Choose whether the answer is (a) true or (b) false.
16. Indirect quotation copies the authors work word for word. F
17. The title of a research paper does not accurately describe what the paper is about. F
18. When using another persons research work, they must be acknowledge at all times. T
19. The conclusion contains all the necessary information of what you learned and proved. T
20. The second paragraph of the Background of the Study may present the local perspective
of a topic. F

Student Name:
Course: Expository Writing
College: CASE
Total Points: 50

ID #:
Examination: First Exam
Term/Semester: 1st/1st

Permit #:
Page: 1/6
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Instructions: For items 21-25, refer below.

a. Preliminaries
b. Methodology
c. Results and Discussion
d. Conclusion and Recommendation
e. References
21. The section which goal is to give readers sufficient information for them to repeat the
research. b
22. The section where you state what you learned or proved on your research. d
23. The section that contains the Background of the Study, Review of Related Literature, and
others. a
24. The section that helps reader recognize important points. c
25. The section which contains a list of authors and source materials used in the study.