Report structure
What is the name of the section that lists all the sources used in a research report?
References
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is using someone elseās work without giving them proper credit.
What is the purpose of a literature review in academic writing?
To survey scholarly sources on a topic and provide an overview of current knowledge.
What is a poster presentation?
A poster presentation is a short, visual way to present research or information, often accompanied by a brief oral explanation and audience questions.
What is the main purpose of note-taking?
To actively engage with information and organize it thoughtfully, not just copy it mindlessly
Which section explains why the study is important and states the research objectives or questions?
Introduction
What are two common examples of plagiarism?
Copying parts of a text word-for-word without quotation marks, or paraphrasing someoneās ideas without citing the source.
What are the main sections of a literature review?
Introduction, body, conclusion, and reference list.
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Name three note-taking methods used for organizing information.
Sentence method, outline method, Cornell method, flow-based method, mapping method, charting method, T Notes method. (Any three are correct.)
Why is the Methodology section written in the past tense?
Because it describes actions and procedures that were already completed during the research.
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Name two ways you can organize the body of a literature review.
Chronologically, thematically, methodologically, or theoretically.
Name three key components that should be included on a poster.
Title and main message, sections with key points, visuals or illustrations, citations and references.
How does the Cornell method help with reviewing and recalling information?
It divides the page into three sections: key points/questions on the left, detailed notes on the right, and a summary at the bottom to organize and review ideas efficiently.
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Why is it important not to use large portions of someone elseās text in your writing, even with proper citations?
Quoting too much can distract from your own arguments and makes your work rely heavily on someone elseās words, reducing originality.
What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing in academic writing?
Paraphrasing rewrites a single sentence in your own words, while summarizing condenses ideas from multiple sentences; knowing the difference helps cite correctly.
What steps should be followed when planning the spoken part of a poster presentation?
Check the time, decide who presents which sections, plan the introduction and conclusion, prioritize points, predict questions, and prepare brief answers.
What is the difference between the mapping method and the charting method?
The mapping method visually shows relationships between ideas using a diagram, while the charting method organizes information in columns and rows to see correlations and categories clearly.
Why is the structure of a research report especially important in STEM fields?
Because STEM research requires clear documentation of experiments, procedures, and data so that other researchers can replicate the study and verify its reliability.
What are key strategies to prevent accidental plagiarism in academic writing?
Use sources responsibly, manage citations efficiently, quote and paraphrase correctly, and check your work with plagiarism checkers.
Explain the difference between āauthor-contentā and ācontent-authorā citation styles and when each is used.
āAuthor-contentā emphasizes the authorās name first (used to present arguments, theories, or definitions), while ācontent-authorā emphasizes the idea, placing the reference in brackets at the end (used to support a point with evidence from multiple sources).
Why might some topics be more difficult to present on a poster, and how can presenters overcome these challenges?
Topics with lots of text or abstract concepts (like literary analysis) are harder to visualize; presenters can overcome this by summarizing key themes, using headings, charts, flow diagrams, and concise visual representations.
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