BMAL 590 Write & Cite
Questions & Answers 2026/2027
1. To establish the importance of your research problem, which of the
following does NOT contribute to its value as a subject for study? -
ANSWER-A paragraph explaining your personal interest in the subject, and
its relevance in your life
2. Which section of a research paper unites all aspects of the research problem
posed in the introduction, tying together the results of the study and with the
findings from other literature in the field? - ANSWER-The conclusion
3. The conclusion of a research paper should do all the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER-Explain how the data was gathered
4. Which of the following represents a logical order for the structure of a
research paper? - ANSWER-Introduction, methods, results, discussion
5. Why should the definition of a research problem include summaries and
critiques of existing studies - ANSWER-To help the reader understand the
limitations of current knowledge and the possible contribution of your
research
6. The method section of a paper include all of the following except -
ANSWER-And interpretation of the results from competing and can current
studies
7. The results section of the paper includes all of the following except -
ANSWER-And interpretation of the conclusions from competing and
current studies
8. The discussion section of a paper will do all the following except -
ANSWER-Explain the procedure used to perform of the study
9. The introduction to a research paper should clearly define a specific research
problem which of the following would not be included in an effective
introduction - ANSWER-One or more paragraphs explaining your personal
interest in the subject
,10.Which of the following is NOT one of the three main documentation styles
used in academic writing? - ANSWER-Association of American
Universities (AAU) style
11.Which type of documentation style is most often used in the humanities or
liberal arts? - ANSWER-MLA (Modern Language Association) style
12.Which type of documentation style applies to authors, editors, copyrighters,
and publishers? - ANSWER-Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)
13.Which documentation style has a less rigid guidelines are for citing sources,
but includes a list of core elements for work cited - ANSWER-MLA
14.Which documentation style used in scientific journals has precise
requirements for manuscript layout, headings, In TEXT citations, and
reference list? - ANSWER-APA style
15.What is the name of the 1026 Paige style guide sometimes known as the
editors Bible - ANSWER-The Chicago manual of style
16.What is the purpose of all documentation styles? - ANSWER-To credit the
original source of ideas that contributed to your work
17.Which of the following is not one of the reasons it for a writer to cite
original sources? - ANSWER-To add links to a paper with an expensive
reference list or bibliography
18.Which of the following is not a section for documenting sources in an
academic paper - ANSWER-Index
19.What is plagiarism? - ANSWER-Plagiarism is the sin of stealing another's
ideas and passing them off as your own, whether intentionally or
unconsciously
20.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The delay in the
ceremony's commencement was caused by a sudden downpour on the front
lawn - ANSWER-Passive voice. Use the active voice for direct, concise
writing
, 21.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: I agree with your
discussion post its a lot harder to fix human resource problems when they're
aren't any systems in place - ANSWER-Incorrect grammar or punctuation.
All academic writing must adhere to the rules of grammar, spelling,
capitalization, and punctuation
22.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The validation-
seeking approach employed by many social media users can lead to the
alienation of others in the social circle - ANSWER-Zombie nouns. Turning
active verbs into awkward adjectives makes ideas more abstract
23.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: the results seem
to indicate that there could be a minor shift in the way social media is used
in organizations. - ANSWER-Hedging. Qualifiers or lend doubt to your
writing. Strike extra words that do not contribute meeting.
24.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: the reduction in
hostilities by the rebel forces it resulted in the ratification of a peace treaty
by the government - ANSWER-Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into
awkward additives makes ideas more abstract.
25.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: a rising
awareness of the dichotomous Nature of the current political paradigm shift
manifest itself in a societal entropy that resists efforts to promote bilateral
coalescence - ANSWER-Lacks clarity. It using a pretentious Tony confuse
the audience; choose words that in Layton the reader
26.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: statements on
current events were ready to buy the participants, and responses of
agreement or disagreement or recorded - ANSWER-Passive voice. Use the
active voice or direct, concise writing.
27.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: many experts
agree that cutting sugar from children's diet and proves their behavior
control and cognitive ability. - ANSWER-Unsupported assertion. Opinion
alone is insufficient; include an appropriate reference to back up each
argument
28.Identify the type of rating errors in the following sentence: the analysis
partially explains the comparatively strong presence of first generation
Questions & Answers 2026/2027
1. To establish the importance of your research problem, which of the
following does NOT contribute to its value as a subject for study? -
ANSWER-A paragraph explaining your personal interest in the subject, and
its relevance in your life
2. Which section of a research paper unites all aspects of the research problem
posed in the introduction, tying together the results of the study and with the
findings from other literature in the field? - ANSWER-The conclusion
3. The conclusion of a research paper should do all the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER-Explain how the data was gathered
4. Which of the following represents a logical order for the structure of a
research paper? - ANSWER-Introduction, methods, results, discussion
5. Why should the definition of a research problem include summaries and
critiques of existing studies - ANSWER-To help the reader understand the
limitations of current knowledge and the possible contribution of your
research
6. The method section of a paper include all of the following except -
ANSWER-And interpretation of the results from competing and can current
studies
7. The results section of the paper includes all of the following except -
ANSWER-And interpretation of the conclusions from competing and
current studies
8. The discussion section of a paper will do all the following except -
ANSWER-Explain the procedure used to perform of the study
9. The introduction to a research paper should clearly define a specific research
problem which of the following would not be included in an effective
introduction - ANSWER-One or more paragraphs explaining your personal
interest in the subject
,10.Which of the following is NOT one of the three main documentation styles
used in academic writing? - ANSWER-Association of American
Universities (AAU) style
11.Which type of documentation style is most often used in the humanities or
liberal arts? - ANSWER-MLA (Modern Language Association) style
12.Which type of documentation style applies to authors, editors, copyrighters,
and publishers? - ANSWER-Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)
13.Which documentation style has a less rigid guidelines are for citing sources,
but includes a list of core elements for work cited - ANSWER-MLA
14.Which documentation style used in scientific journals has precise
requirements for manuscript layout, headings, In TEXT citations, and
reference list? - ANSWER-APA style
15.What is the name of the 1026 Paige style guide sometimes known as the
editors Bible - ANSWER-The Chicago manual of style
16.What is the purpose of all documentation styles? - ANSWER-To credit the
original source of ideas that contributed to your work
17.Which of the following is not one of the reasons it for a writer to cite
original sources? - ANSWER-To add links to a paper with an expensive
reference list or bibliography
18.Which of the following is not a section for documenting sources in an
academic paper - ANSWER-Index
19.What is plagiarism? - ANSWER-Plagiarism is the sin of stealing another's
ideas and passing them off as your own, whether intentionally or
unconsciously
20.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The delay in the
ceremony's commencement was caused by a sudden downpour on the front
lawn - ANSWER-Passive voice. Use the active voice for direct, concise
writing
, 21.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: I agree with your
discussion post its a lot harder to fix human resource problems when they're
aren't any systems in place - ANSWER-Incorrect grammar or punctuation.
All academic writing must adhere to the rules of grammar, spelling,
capitalization, and punctuation
22.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The validation-
seeking approach employed by many social media users can lead to the
alienation of others in the social circle - ANSWER-Zombie nouns. Turning
active verbs into awkward adjectives makes ideas more abstract
23.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: the results seem
to indicate that there could be a minor shift in the way social media is used
in organizations. - ANSWER-Hedging. Qualifiers or lend doubt to your
writing. Strike extra words that do not contribute meeting.
24.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: the reduction in
hostilities by the rebel forces it resulted in the ratification of a peace treaty
by the government - ANSWER-Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into
awkward additives makes ideas more abstract.
25.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: a rising
awareness of the dichotomous Nature of the current political paradigm shift
manifest itself in a societal entropy that resists efforts to promote bilateral
coalescence - ANSWER-Lacks clarity. It using a pretentious Tony confuse
the audience; choose words that in Layton the reader
26.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: statements on
current events were ready to buy the participants, and responses of
agreement or disagreement or recorded - ANSWER-Passive voice. Use the
active voice or direct, concise writing.
27.Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: many experts
agree that cutting sugar from children's diet and proves their behavior
control and cognitive ability. - ANSWER-Unsupported assertion. Opinion
alone is insufficient; include an appropriate reference to back up each
argument
28.Identify the type of rating errors in the following sentence: the analysis
partially explains the comparatively strong presence of first generation
