Research Abstract

Question 1

A brief summary of a research article, thesis, or any in-depth analysis that quickly communicates the purpose of the work.

Answer 1

Abstract

Question 2

The type of abstract that includes purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.

Answer 2

Informative abstract

Question 3

A key component of abstracts intended to capture the interest of readers.

Answer 3

To attract interest

Question 4

This type of abstract is generally 100 words or less and serves as an outline rather than a summary.

Answer 4

Descriptive abstract

Question 5

This section of an abstract provides the implications or applications of the research findings.

Answer 5

Discussion/Implications

Question 6

Writing style that is often recommended for abstracts to convey research findings.

Answer 6

Concise language

Question 7

An abstract style used for IMRaD structured papers, typically consisting of 120-500 words.

Answer 7

IMRaD structure

Question 8

The part of an abstract where you would describe models or approaches used in the research.

Answer 8

Methodology

Question 9

The specific section of an abstract that usually includes a concise description of findings.

Answer 9

Results

Question 10

A component of the IMRaD structure that explains the research’s purpose and importance.

Answer 10

Introduction

Question 11

The amount of the IMRaD abstract typically dedicated to the research’s introduction.

Answer 11

25%

Question 12

These should be avoided in abstracts as they add unnecessary length and may confuse readers.

Answer 12

Jargon, lengthy context, citations

Question 13

The element of an abstract that includes summarized findings without in-depth explanations.

Answer 13

Summary

Question 14

The ideal location for an abstract within a document.

Answer 14

Immediately following the title page

Question 15

The primary purpose of an abstract in an academic or research paper.

Answer 15

To give a quick overview of the paper

Question 16

16. Which of the following is not a recommended characteristic of an abstract?

a) Concise
b) Evaluative
c) Objective
d) Informative

Answer 16

b) Evaluative

Question 17

Descriptive abstracts typically contain which of the following?

a) Results and recommendations
b) Purpose, methods, scope
c) Statistical findings
d) Literature citations

Answer 17

b) Purpose, methods, scop

Question 18

Which type of sentence structure is preferred in an abstract?

a) Elliptical
b) Complex
c) Incomplete
d) Concise, complete

Answer 18

d) Concise, complete

Question 19

For an informative abstract, which section is not usually included?

a) Scope
b) Conclusions
c) Evaluation
d) Methodology

Answer 19

c) Evaluation

Question 20

What is typically the largest section of an IMRaD abstract?

a) Introduction
b) Methods
c) Results
d) Discussion

Answer 20

c) Results

Question 21

What is the typical purpose of writing the abstract last?

a) To introduce the study
b) To focus on final findings and summaries
c) To ensure it meets word count
d) To organize the table of contents

Answer 21

b) To focus on final findings and summaries

Question 22

Which voice is preferred in scientific abstracts?

a) Present
b) Passive
c) Future
d) Hypothetical

Answer 22

b) Passive

Question 23

Which percentage of an IMRaD abstract typically covers the research methodology?

a) 15%
b) 25%
c) 50%
d) 35%

Answer 23

b) 25%

Question 24

In a descriptive abstract, which of the following is not usually present?

a) Results
b) Purpose
c) Methods
d) Scope

Answer 24

a) Results

Question 25

What is a key function of an abstract?

a) To review and judge a work
b) To advertise upcoming research
c) To allow readers to quickly assess the work’s relevance
d) To serve as the research’s main argument

Answer 25

c) To allow readers to quickly assess the work’s relevance

Question 26

Which of the following is not suitable for inclusion in an abstract?

a) Major conclusions
b) Statistical data
c) Jargon and unnecessary terms
d) Brief description of methods

Answer 26

c) Jargon and unnecessary terms

Question 27

Which section of an IMRaD abstract gives insight into the research’s overall contribution?

a) Results
b) Introduction
c) Discussion/Implications
d) Methodology

Answer 27

c) Discussion/Implications

Question 28

In abstracts, the term “self-contained” implies:

a) It is open-ended
b) It provides a summary without needing external sources
c) It references other works for clarification
d) It concludes with an open question

Answer 28

b) It provides a summary without needing external sources

Question 29

Which type of abstract might be used in a conference proceeding to preview research presentations?

a) Descriptive
b) Informative
c) Evaluative
d) Analytical

Answer 29

a) Descriptive

Question 30

An abstract should primarily be written in which tense?

a) Present
b) Future
c) Past
d) Conditional

Answer 30

c) Past