M.A. (Rural Development) (Semester-IV)(New)
(CBCS) Examination, 2017
RESEARCH WRITING SKILLS
Day Date: Monday, 24-04-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 02.30 PM to 05.00 PM
Instructions All Questions are compulsory.
Figure to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Multiple choice questions 14
Abstract of the research paper comprises of………………..
Summary finding Contribution, approach, results P
Methodology All the above.
Proof reading is…………..
An art and craft Art and Science P
Science and technique All of them
Research is……………….
Searching again and again
Finding solution to any problem
Working in a scientific spirit
All of the above
What is the question answere3d in the Introductory part of
research writing?
Why What P
How Where
The essential qualities of a researcher are…..
Spirit of free enquiry
Reliance of observation and evidence
Systematization or theorizing of knowledge
All the above
Title of a research paper should be…………
As short as possible
Encourage the reader to read
Concise and reflect main findings
All the above
While choosing a researchable topic which of the following is
essential?
Discovering Narrowing I
Page 2 of 3
Focusing All of the above
When you write an abstract
You are aware of the results
After the main body of the report has been drafted
Before the introduction and after the title
After the introduction and method sections are completed
Which of the following steps are help you avoid accidental
plagiarism?
Cut and paste accurately from published works
Make superficial changes to the words used in published
paper
Make short notes in your own words
None of the above
10) While writing report sample questionnaires are to be
attached in ……. Section
Abstract Summary I
Annexure Methodology
11) Objective of research writing is…………
To exhibit scholarship
Ego satisfaction
Sharing knowledge
To gain popularity
12) …………… specifically includes deleting every unnecessary
word and convert passive into active voice.
Reviewing Editing W
Writing All the above
13) A review of the literature should enable the investigator to
do……..
Ascertain what is already known about a topic
Identify methodological strategies for designing the study
Provide the insight necessary to develop a logical
framework into which the topic
All of the above
14) In what tense is it suggested that the introduction should be
written?
Present Past I
Future None of these
Q2 Short notes (any four out of five): 12
Body of research Report
Objectives of Research Writing
Page 3 of 3
Writing conclusion
Research articles for journals
Writing introduction
Q3 Short Answers (any four): 16
What is the preparation needed while selecting a topic?
What are the steps needed for preparing effective PPTs?
Explain the qualities of good research writing
What is the content of "statement of the problem"?
What are the various types of research documents?
Q4 Answer the following questions any two: 14
Elaborate the steps involved in writing Introduction
What are the foundations of good research writing?
Discuss the functions of citations and referencing
Q5 What are the steps followed while preparing draft for research
journal?
14
Or
Describe in detail the structure of a research report