THESIS 2 - Prelim Quiz 2
THESIS 2 - Prelim Quiz 2
THESIS 2 - Prelim Quiz 2
Question 1
Correct
Your proposed study must inform the reader how and in what ways the study will examine the problem.
Select one:
a. False
b. True
c. Maybe
Question 2
Correct
Research proposals are also used to correctly match you with an appropriate supervisor/supervision team.
Select one:
a. False
b. True
c. Maybe
An effective proposal is judged on the quality of your writing and, therefore, it is important that your proposal is coherent, clear, and
compelling.
Select one:
a. True
b. Maybe
c. False
Question 4
Correct
When writing your proposal, it is important to highlight its originality and/or significance.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
Question 5
Correct
Select one:
a. True
b. Maybe
c. False
Your proposal needs to outline the nature of your proposed research project, identify your knowledge of existing literature and provide an
indication of how you will conduct your research project.
Select one:
a. True
b. Maybe
c. False
Question 7
Correct
Research proposal must explain how it adds to, develops, or challenges existing literature in the field.
Select one:
a. Maybe
b. True
c. False
Question 8
Correct
Your proposal should focus on only a few key research questions in order to support the argument that the research needs to be conducted.
Select one:
a. False
b. Maybe
c. True
Although a research proposal does not represent a completed research study, there is still an expectation that it is well-written and follows
the style and rules of good academic writing.
Select one:
a. Maybe
b. False
c. True
Question 10
Correct
Proposal describes detailed methodology for conducting the research consistent with requirements of the professional or academic field and
a statement on anticipated outcomes and/or benefits derived from the study's completion.
Select one:
a. False
b. True
c. Maybe
The goal of a research proposal is two fold to present and justify the need to study a research problem and to present the practical ways in
which the proposed study should be conducted.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
Question 12
Correct
A research proposal must be focused and not be "all over the map" or diverge into on unrelated tangents without a clear sense of purpose.
Select one:
a. True
b. Maybe
c. False
Proposals should be grounded in foundational research that lays a foundation for understanding the development and scope of the issue.
Select one:
a. True
b. Maybe
c. False
Question 14
Correct
Minor issues, even if valid, can be mentioned but they should not dominate the overall narrative of your proposal.
Select one:
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
Question 15
Correct
The design elements and procedures for conducting research are governed by standards of the predominant discipline in which the problem
resides, therefore, the guidelines for research proposals are more exacting and less formal than a general project proposal.
Select one:
a. Maybe
b. False
c. True
Your research proposal is an integral part of the Research Degree application process, and as such, it is worth investing time and energy to
ensure that your proposal is strong, clear and effective.
Select one:
a. Maybe
b. True
c. False
Question 17
Correct
Be clear and succinct in defining the research problem and what it is you are proposing to research.
Select one:
a. True
b. Maybe
c. False
Question 18
Correct
A proposal should contain all the key elements involved in designing a completed research study, with sufficient information that allows
readers to assess the validity and usefulness of your proposed study.
Select one:
a. True
b. Maybe
c. False
Select one:
a. False
b. Maybe
c. True
Question 20
Correct
Research proposals contain extensive literature reviews. They must provide persuasive evidence that a need exists for the proposed study.
Select one:
a. True
b. Maybe
c. False
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