M.A. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Oct/Nov-2017
Rural Development
RESEARCH WRITING SKILLS
Day Date: Wednesday, 22-11-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time:02:30 PM to 05.00 PM
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Multiple Choice Questions. 14
People working in the researchers same area may be considered as
for the paper.
Experts in your area Policy makers
Potential audience All of the above
helps the researcher while taking notes.
Index cards Create a bilbliography card
Keeping diary All the above
Presenting the words, ideas or opinions of someone else as ones own is

Plagiarism Translation
Duplicating Paraphrasing
preferably explains why and what you researched.
Introduction Title of report
References Conclusion
usually follows a funnel style, starting broadly then narrowing.
Abstract Title
Introduction Methodology
The central objective of title is to
Describe the Methodology
Motivate reader to read the paper
Offer policy suggestions
Bring out the work in a reputed journal
What is IMRAD?
Introduction, Methods, Report and Discussion
Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion
Introduction, Materials, Research and Discussion
Introduction, Methods, Research and Discussion
When reading a journal article you should do what?
Read it for more information
Accept the ideas of the author
Approach it with a Questioning style.
Use the same ideas for your project
A good conclusion includes
Summary of result/finding List of major sections
What you suggest What you conceptualize
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SLR-HC-30
10) Additional materials used in research are to be attached to
Methodology Annexure
Summary Abstract
11½ is a written discussion based on an analytical thesis supported
by a collection of ideas and information.
Introduction Research Paper
Research Journal Article Both and
12) Introductory part of research writing should bring out
Significance of the study Biography of the researcher
Review of literature The place of research
13) Finding a researchable topic involves
Discovering Narrowing
Focusing All the above
14) section offers your interpretations.
Results Discussions
Abstract Methods
Q.2 Short Notes. (Any Four) 12
Parts of research paper.
Copy editing.
Kinds of research documents.
Abstract.
Research topic.
Q.3 Short Answer Type Questions. (Any four) 16
Explain the various sections of research report writing.
What are the qualities of an attractive research title?
What are objectives?
Discuss the prominent features of introduction.
What are the points to be covered while reviewing literature?
Q.4 Answer the following questions any two: 14
What are the functions of an Abstract?
Explain the detailed process of writing research reports.
Explain the importance of acquiring professional research writing skills.
Q.5 Descriptive Type Question. 14
What is copy Editing and Designing the text?
OR
Explain the detailed process of writing research papers for journals.