When Writing Up Your Research Report, All of the Following

question 3

Multiple Choice

When writing up your research report, all of the following are common "lit review" traps except ________.

• A) writing a rough draft of your lit review without consulting the literature itself
• B) writing a lit review before having a firm grasp of your data analysis
• C) quoting external sources too often
• D) discussing research outside of your discipline

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Definitions:

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that regulates wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Alertness

The state of active attention and readiness to respond to stimuli, often considered a key component of consciousness.

Brain Areas

Specific regions of the brain that have distinct functions, such as the frontal lobes for decision making and the hippocampus for memory.

Fusiform Face Area

A region of the human brain located in the fusiform gyrus, known for its role in facial recognition.