Assignment Master Set
The case study method is most useful in social science, in which only a - CORRECT
ANSWER-small number of units have undergone the phenomenon of interest
Discussion - CORRECT ANSWER-This is the summary, with interpretation of your
results and how they may support or contradict other studies
A case study should advance knowledge in the filed. A well chosen case will: -
CORRECT ANSWER-challenge common assumptions, provide new ways of
understanding a research problem, and lead to resolution of a problem or incite further
research
Conclusion - CORRECT ANSWER-The conclusion should answer questions posed int
he introduction and take them one step further
Case study is composed of the following elements: - CORRECT ANSWER-introduction
and thesis statement, method, discussion, and conclusion
Academic writing will usually follow one of the three main documentation styles: -
CORRECT ANSWER-APA (American psychological association), MLA (modern
language association) and Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)
A case study generally represents - CORRECT ANSWER-exploratory research,
compared and contrasted to similar units of study to draw inferences to causal
relationships.
APA Style - CORRECT ANSWER-is a standard for scholarly writing primarily used by
writers in: social science, business, and nursing
John Gerring's What is a Case Study and What is it Good for defines a use study as -
CORRECT ANSWER-an intensive study of a single unit with an aim to generalize
across a larger set of units
Once you have defined the research problem with the 4 introductory steps, you will add
sections for: - CORRECT ANSWER-method, results and discussion
Method - CORRECT ANSWER-This si the section where you describe the procedures
used to perform the study
,A case study highlights a - CORRECT ANSWER-subject, event or phenomenon to
promote clearer understanding or a particular research problem
A case study is characterized by - CORRECT ANSWER-depth of knowledge, rather
than breadth. it provides extensive detail about a single unit or a small number of units,
from which inferences can be made regarding a larger population
Results - CORRECT ANSWER-This is the section where you explain the findings
APA style is used in - CORRECT ANSWER-scientific journals and has precise
requirements for: manuscript layout, headings, in text citations and reference lists
Writing a good research paper stats with - CORRECT ANSWER-brainstorming and
planning the moment you receive the assignment
3 pre-writing steps for your research paper: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. brainstorm all
possible topics for your paper
2.Conduct preliminary research to see what had even written about your possible topics
3.Narrow sown your topic and begin more in depth research
The purpose of all documentation styles is to - CORRECT ANSWER-credit the original
source of ideas that contributed to your work
4 Steps to writing a research paper: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. identify your audience
2.Outline your paper
3.Drafting
4.REviews
5. Revise
6. Re-write
APA Style citations = - CORRECT ANSWER-listing the author's last name, date of the
work used, and the page number for direct quotations.
When you write a thesis or a dissertation, you are writing about - CORRECT ANSWER-
your work or study
APA styles sets - CORRECT ANSWER-guidelines for reference lists, with complete
information bout the spruces consulted
A thesis or dissertation is a - CORRECT ANSWER-comprehensive paper that is
required to graduate from graduate school
MLA style is used - CORRECT ANSWER-most commonly in the humanities or liberal
arts: English, history and philosophy
,MLA is less rigid than - CORRECT ANSWER-APA. MLA style provides guidelines for
citing sources
A thesis is a - CORRECT ANSWER-project that marks the end of a master's program. A
thesis is a compilation of your research during the program to prove your thorough
knowledge of the field of study
A dissertation occurs during a - CORRECT ANSWER-doctoral study and is the
opportunity for the learner to contribute new knowledge, theories, or practice to a field
MLA citations contain the core elements: - CORRECT ANSWER-author, title of source,
title of container, other contribution, version, number, publisher, publication data,
location.
The object of a thesis is to show the learner's ability to - CORRECT ANSWER-think
critically about the topic and be knowledgeable enough to discuss the information in
depth
The Chicago manual style is the - CORRECT ANSWER-authoritative guide to style and
format for: authors, editors, proofreaders, indexers, copywriters, designers and
publishers
In a dissertation, the learner relies on - CORRECT ANSWER-the research of others,
known as existing literature, as a guide to proving a unique hypothesis, theory, or
concept.
Chicago style uses the following methods to document sources: - CORRECT
ANSWER-direct quotations or paraphrased ideas are referenced either by footnotes or
endnote. A bibliography at the end of the work designates all cited work and any other
relevant sources for further reading.
Components of a thesis: - CORRECT ANSWER-cover/title page, table of contents, list
of tables/figures/illustration. Introduction, literature review, conclusions, and
references/bibliography
Plagiarism - CORRECT ANSWER-the act of stealing another's ideas and passing them
off as your own, whether intentionally or unconsciously
A thesis statement requires a - CORRECT ANSWER-main point, idea, or message, It is
a sentence that captures your position on the topic
Proper citation is an... - CORRECT ANSWER-ethical requirement, and allows the writer
to respectfully borrow the ideas of others and expand on them
, Common forms of plagiarism - CORRECT ANSWER-Clone, CTRL+C, Find-Replace,
Remix, Recycle, Hybrid, Mashup, 404 Error, Aggregator and Re-tweet
Components of a dissertation - CORRECT ANSWER-title page, signature page,
acknowledges, abstract, table of contents, list of tables/figures/illustrations. Introduction,
statement of the problem, review of literature, methodology, results, conclusions,
references, appendices
A dissertation highlights - CORRECT ANSWER-original contributions
Clone - CORRECT ANSWER-verbatim copying without additions/subtractions
The two important objectives used to describe a dissertations are - CORRECT
ANSWER-original and substantial
CTRL+C - CORRECT ANSWER-largely verbatim copying from a single source with
minor changes
Find-Replace - CORRECT ANSWER-Verbatim copying with key words/phrases
changed, often automatically
Remix - CORRECT ANSWER-paraphrasing content so that it flows seamlessly with
other work
Recycle - CORRECT ANSWER-plagiarizing from older worlds of your own, self
plagiarism
Hybrid - CORRECT ANSWER-combining correctly cited material with non-cited material
in the same passage
Mashup - CORRECT ANSWER-a mix of copied and original content from various
sources without attribution
404 Error - CORRECT ANSWER-Including citations that do not exist or are inaccurate
Aggregator - CORRECT ANSWER-properly cited material that contains little original
content
Re-Tweet - CORRECT ANSWER-includes proper citation but uses too much of the
original wording, content that should have been quoted but was paraphrased
All direct quotations must be - CORRECT ANSWER-contained by question marks. The
source of question is always identified.
An APA in text citation of a direct quotation will include: - CORRECT ANSWER-the
authors last name, publication year, and page number (If the author's ahem is part of