HP Communication & Documentation 3

Question 1

In academic writing, 'hedging language' (e.g., 'suggests,' 'may indicate') is used to:

Accepted Answer

Accurately reflect the limitations and probability of claims

Answer

Hedging conveys appropriate epistemic humility, signaling the degree of certainty supported by the evidence.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes plagiarism in an Honors Program context?

Accepted Answer

Presenting someone else's ideas as your own without acknowledgment

Answer

Plagiarism is the use of another's ideas, words, or work without proper attribution, regardless of whether copying is direct or paraphrased.

Question 3

When documenting qualitative research findings, thick description refers to:

Accepted Answer

Providing rich, detailed contextual accounts that make findings transferable

Answer

Thick description (Geertz) captures context, meaning, and nuance so readers can judge whether findings apply to their own settings.

Question 4

An IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval document is required when Honors research involves:

Accepted Answer

Collecting data from human subjects

Answer

IRB approval is mandatory for any research involving human participants to ensure ethical treatment and informed consent.

Question 5

Which revision strategy is most effective for improving academic writing clarity?

Accepted Answer

Reading the draft aloud to identify awkward phrasing

Answer

Reading aloud activates the auditory system, making it easier to catch run-on sentences, awkward transitions, and unclear phrasing.

(HP) Honors Program Practice Test