Marc Is Working on His Dissertation

question 16

Multiple Choice

Marc is working on his dissertation.He wants the introductory section to be thorough and easy to understand,so for any terms that might be ambiguous,he explains how he's defined the term,why he's defined it in that particular way rather than in another way,and an example.Which of the following pieces of advice is his advisor most likely to give him for revision?

• A)Keep it up; it's important to be clear and define your terms so that everyone is on the same page.
• B)Cut back - for a dissertation,assume that your reader is familiar with your topic and explain only new terminology.
• C)Take out the examples; a definition and explanation should be clear enough to an intelligent reader.
• D)Move any operational definitions to the method section,where you should explain how variables are measured.

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Definitions:

Cavities

Dental decay resulting in holes in the teeth.

Bones

The rigid organs that constitute part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates, providing structure and protection and assisting in movement.

Skeletal System

The framework of bones supporting the body and protecting its internal organs.

Bones

The rigid organs that constitute part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates, providing structure, protection, and supporting bodily movements.