What is the advantage to using articles from publications such as the Wall Street Journal?
A) They are current
B) They offer a wide variety of opinions
C) Editors have reviewed them, making them more reliable
D) Researchers can find some type of publication to support the goal of the research
E) They can be found online
Ques. 2The last step before beginning your research is to ________.
A) identify audience concerns and needs
B) develop a work plan
C) define research activities
D) analyze the research question and topic
E) establish scope of the research
Ques. 3________ sources are books and articles that synthesize material from ________ sources, framing them for general readers.
A) Primary; secondary
B) Secondary; tertiary
C) Tertiary; primary
D) Primary; tertiary
E) Tertiary; secondary
Ques. 4Which of the following involves the use of a secondary source?
A) Talking to the entry-level employees about why the duties are not being properly executed
B) Surveying other companies who outsource the kinds of duties you are looking to outsource
C) Reading a journal article about the perceived versus actual cost effectiveness of outsourcing
D) Discussing the situation with your boss
E) Speaking to outsourcing service providers about some options
Ques. 5Synthesized material that is reframed for general readers is a _____ source of research.
A) tertiary
B) secondary
C) qualitative
D) quantitative
E) primary
Ques. 6When looking for articles and business data, what resources should be utilized?
A) Basic search engines
B) Desktop search tools
C) Online indexes
D) Social media coordinator
E) Books
Ques. 7Which of the following will help you track progress over time and help to ensure all deadlines are met?
A) An audience analysis
B) A work plan
C) An outline
D) Predetermined research activities
E) Identification of audience needs
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