Sem 2- (6 week 2) Flashcards
The following is an example of a–
An interview with a local psychologist about the effects of friendship.
secondary source.
primary source.
primary source.
The following is an example of a–
A newspaper article interviewing a member of a political campaign about a recent scandal.
secondary source.
primary source.
primary source.
The following is an example of a–
An account of Ludwig van Beethoven in your textbook.
secondary source.
primary source.
secondary source.
The following is an example of a(n)–
A blog post about the ten best restaurants in your town.
reliable source.
unreliable source.
unreliable source.
The following is an example of a(n)–
An article in a medical journal about the causes of joint pain.
unreliable source.
reliable source
reliable source
The following is an example of a(n)–
A Wikipedia article about a historical figure.
reliable source.
unreliable source.
unreliable source.
An article that makes a weak or untrue connection between a study that was done and the conclusion might be guilty of⏤ incorporating bias using a blog using faulty reasoning using Wikipedia
using faulty reasoning
Directions: In this lesson, you have learned several new terms you will need to be familiar with when researching. Review the bolded words found in the previous sections of this lesson, if needed. Then, match the following term to its meaning.
plagiarism
to claim someone else’s work as your own
Directions: In this lesson, you have learned several new terms you will need to be familiar with when researching. Review the bolded words found in the previous sections of this lesson, if needed. Then, match the following term to its meaning.
paraphrase
to put someone else’s words into your own words
Directions: In this lesson, you have learned several new terms you will need to be familiar with when researching. Review the bolded words found in the previous sections of this lesson, if needed. Then, match the following term to its meaning.
internal or parenthetical citation
to place the relevant source information in parentheses after the information is provided within your essay
Directions: In this lesson, you have learned several new terms you will need to be familiar with when researching. Review the bolded words found in the previous sections of this lesson, if needed. Then, match the following term to its meaning.
source records
a note card system, excel sheet, or other charts/tables kept that records all of the information needed about a source
Directions: In this lesson, you have learned several new terms you will need to be familiar with when researching. Review the bolded words found in the previous sections of this lesson, if needed. Then, match the following term to its meaning.
notes
the information, data, facts, images, and ideas gathered from a source
Directions: In this lesson, you have learned several new terms you will need to be familiar with when researching. Review the bolded words found in the previous sections of this lesson, if needed. Then, match the following term to its meaning.
style guide
an authority on how to document resources used in a research assignment
Directions: In this lesson, you have learned several new terms you will need to be familiar with when researching. Review the bolded words found in the previous sections of this lesson, if needed. Then, match the following term to its meaning.
works cited page
a separate document attached that contains all source information used in the research assignment
The best research questions should be—
close-ended; specific; allows for revisions of the thesis several times
close-ended; vague; allows for development of a thesis connected to the question
open-ended; specific; allows for development of a thesis that answers the question
open-ended; vague; allows for development of several thesis statements
open-ended; specific; allows for development of a thesis that answers the question
What is the first step in starting a research project? debate a hot topic find sources conduct an interview create a debatable question
create a debatable question
Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question? Where do you want to attend college? How does poverty affect learning? Are you a vegetarian? What is your favorite color?
How does poverty affect learning?
Read the following research question and determine its qualities by selecting the best answer:
How can different sound barriers affect the decibel level of traffic noise in neighborhoods?
The question is—
open-ended and general
open-ended and specific
close-ended and general
close-ended and specific
open-ended and specific
Primary sources can be found by—
conducting an interview with another person
reading an anthology in the library
browsing databases of graphs and photos
using an encyclopedia to take notes
conducting an interview with another person
Which of the following is considered secondary research? your observations your opinions personal experience books
books
Using someone else's information as your own is called: collaborating sharing cheating plagiarism
plagiarism
What is the leading cause of accidental plagiarism in research projects? lack of a research question using weak sources lack of organization using too many note cards
lack of organization
Which of the following is most likely to have a lack of credibility? textbook educational article blog web site
blog
Look at the research source card:
Source A
URL:http://www.jstor.org/sounddecibelresearch/article
Direct quote: “Studies show that the increasing decibel levels of headphones is having a negative affect of the development of adolescent ears. Adolescent ears are still developing and thus, excessive decibels, damaging noise receptors, is stunting the ability of the inner ear to fully form.”
Notes: This research supports my thesis that headphones are a hazard to student-age children. It could easily connect to my research from source B about dangerous decibel levels.
Notes:
What important piece is missing from this source card?
summarized material
a proper citation
paraphrased material
the author of the article
a proper citation
MLA is a method of citing researched information researching information memorizing Language Arts reading for purpose
citing researched information
On a works cited page, you will have reverse indentation all listed responses sources used double spacing
all listed responses
Which of the following is the correct format for in-text citations? Harris p. 73 (harris p. 73) (Harris 73) (Harris page 73)
(Harris 73)
You do not have to provide sources for direct quotes paraphrased information original ideas images
original ideas
Which word most likely refers to “without color” based on the root word? adumbral dyspeptic achromatic colloquial
achromatic
What is the term for the study of word origins? orginality etymology entomology definology
etymology
Which strategy can be used to figure out the meaning of a word if you do not have access to a dictionary?
Compare the word to others words with the same letters to see if there is a match.
Skip the word since there is no way to determine meaning without a dictionary.
Look for familiar root words or similarity to other word you already know
Count how many syllables the word has and compare it to other words that length.
Look for familiar root words or similarity to other word you already know
a form of government in which a deity is recognized as the supreme ruler
Theocracy
occurring every two years
Biennial
inferring the unknown from what is known; inferring beyond two known points
Extrapolate
expression of more than two terms
polynomial
organism that carries a disease from one species to another
vector
design for land use with minimal water requirements
xeriscape
What is the meaning of the term “idyllic” based on the following word analogy?
imperfect is to idyllic as faulty is to heavenly
complacent
ideal
shoddy
idiotic
ideal
Why would an author use an analogy? to be poetic and add bigger words to challenge the reader with comparisons to explain or clarify a complex idea to relate the story to another story
to explain or clarify a complex idea
In Tuesdays with Morrie, page 58, Mitch Albom describes lifting his friend and mentor, Morrie Schwartz,from a wheelchair to a recliner.
“…and I felt… his body sag like a big damp loaf.”
With this analogy, Albom helps the reader understand–
how very helpless Morrie is in controlling his own body.
that they are in water and move very slowly.
what size person Morrie was in comparison to Albom.
how they always share a meal together when they visit.
how very helpless Morrie is in controlling his own body.
Choose the best match for each definition.
this for that/ an exchange of goods or service this for that/ an exchange of goods or services
quid pro quo
Choose the best match for each definition.
it doesn’t follow/ not logical
non sequitur
Choose the best match for each definition.
for the good/ legal services at no charge
pro bono
Choose the best match for each definition.
The state in which/ current state of affairs
status quo
Choose the best match for each definition.
By head/ for each person
per capita
Choose the best match for each definition.
a dance for two/ballet
pas de deux
Choose the best match for each definition.
feeling you experienced this moment before
déjà vu
Choose the best match for each definition.
Let them do as they choose/a policy that allows businesses to operate with very little interference from the government
laissez faire
Choose the best match for each definition.
Stroke of state/ a sudden attempt by a small group of people to take over the government usually by violence
coup d’etat
Choose the best match for each definition.
Limited number/an official limit on the number of people or things that are allowed
quota
Choose the best match for each definition.
Arrest/ a government order that limits trade in some way
embargo
Choose the best match for each definition.
new and unusual or experimental ideas/usually in the arts
avant-garde
The difference between denotative and connotative meanings is that–
denotative is the emotional effect of the word and connotative is the literal definition of the word.
denotative is the literal definition of the word and connotative is the emotional effect of the word.
denotative has the one and only meaning and connotative always has multiple meanings.
denotative always has multiple meanings and connotative always has only one meaning.
denotative is the literal definition of the word and connotative is the emotional effect of the word.
When reading, it is important to pay attention to the connotations of words because that is how the author–
tells the reader exactly what the theme is in the text.
gives the reader a deeper understanding of the text.
attempts to establish credibility in the text without facts.
misleads the reader on plot development of the text.
gives the reader a deeper understanding of the text.
When writing, the connotation of the words you choose can–
have a positive, a negative, or a neutral effect on the reader.
only confuse the readers, so stick to the denotative only.
make the reader loose interest, so avoid it at all times.
create a sense of accomplishment by using sophisticated words.
have a positive, a negative, or a neutral effect on the reader.
What is the meaning of the word “refrain” in the sentence below?
The choir director asked the students to refrain from singing in the halls at the competition.
diminish
intensiy
stop or curb
repeat the verse
stop or curb
What is the meaning of the word “hamper” in the sentence below?
The coach did not want to hamper the athletes, so he carried the dirty laundry himself.
clothe
basket
encumber
discontinue
encumber
What is the meaning of the word “trace” in the sentence below?
The artist found trace amounts of charcoal on her still wet watercolor; she turned in anger toward her classmate.
A pencil drawing
A very small quantity
A shadowy residue
Charcoal sketching
A very small quantity
Using knowledge of Latin roots, discern the best choice for the meaning of the word “colloquium” in the sentence below.
The research assistants gathered to discuss ideas at the colloquium.
Convention for laboratory scientists
Academic meeting to converse on a topic
Classroom designated as a meeting place
Gathering place at a college or university
Academic meeting to converse on a topic
What could the possible meaning of the word “otolaryngology” be?
An academic discipline about options in large lands
The discipline of orbital influences on global climate
The study of disease of the ear, nose and throat
The study of other types of large intestine diseases
The study of disease of the ear, nose and throat
Word analogies help clarify new concepts by showing the–
relationship between two known words so as to see the relationship of the unfamiliar term to another word and comprehend the new term
spelling out exactly what the meaning of the unfamiliar word is and then comparing that meaning to two or three familiar words
dynamics of four words together in how they interact and explain each other without having to use a dictionary or thesaurus
connotations and denotations of all four words and how they can be used to substitute for one another so the writing is not boring
relationship between two known words so as to see the relationship of the unfamiliar term to another word and comprehend the new term
What word completes the following word analogy?
Morose is to unhappy as _________ is to happy.
exuberant
satiated
frivolous
gloomy
exuberant
What foreign phrase might be the opposite of the phrase “carpe diem?” ipso facto carpe infinitum de facto carpe noctem
carpe noctem
The term “déjà vu” comes from (what country) and means __________.
French/it seems as if this has happened before
French/a ballet dance between two people
French/a sudden overthrow of a government
Latin/the way things have been before
French/it seems as if this has happened before
Read the following and answer the question based on your knowledge of connotation.
Mrs. Smith had been excited to pick out a precious rescued puppy from the animal shelter until she overheard her husband tell a neighbor they were planning to adopt a mutt from the pound. She became angry at his lack of sensitivity and stormed back into the house.
Why did Mrs. Smith storm back into the house?
Mr. Smith was making fun of his wife in front of the neighbor.
Mrs. Smith did not like her husband calling the dog a mutt.
Mrs. Smith did not like her husband talking to the neighbor.
Mr. Smith was as excited about the dog as Mrs. Smith was
Mrs. Smith did not like her husband calling the dog a mutt.
What is the connotation of the word “juvenile“ in the following sentence?
The company wondered why their new moisturizer was not selling well until they checked the packaging that said “Guaranteed to make you look juvenile.”
Juvenile has the connotation of teenage; the product was for older women.
Juvenile has the connotation of immature or naive rather than youthful.
Juvenile is an old-fashioned word and their target market is hip and current
Juvenile is an overused word so no one was paying attention to the claim.
Juvenile has the connotation of immature or naive rather than youthful.
Which of the multiple meanings of the word “hatched” is correct in the following sentence?
The poultry farmer was desperate, so he hatched a strategy to increase the number of hens on his farm by stealing from all his neighbors and blaming the losses on a fox.
to produce from an egg
to devise in secret
to incubate eggs
to outline a plan
to devise in secret
Which order of the multiple meanings of the word “reservation“ is correct in the following sentence?
The tribal chief had reservations about establishing a casino on the reservation, so he made reservations at the local convention center for a meeting of all the tribal councils.
Doubts/ Land set aside for Native Americans/an arrangement to hold space for later use
Land set aside for Native Americans/doubts/an arrangement to hold space for later use
An arrangement to hold space for later use / Land set aside for Native Americans/doubts
Doubts/ an arrangement to hold space for later use/ Land set aside for Native Americans
Doubts/ Land set aside for Native Americans/an arrangement to hold space for later use
Use Tuesdays with Morrie to answer the following question.
A major conflict facing Mitch is⏤
remembering his college experience with Morrie and seeing him now
finding a way to pay for the weekly airfare to Boston to see Morrie
being unhappy with where he is in life and wanting to be more
making time to visit with Morrie once a week
being unhappy with where he is in life and wanting to be more
Use Tuesdays with Morrie to answer the following question.
When Mitch remembers a time that Morrie entered the classroom and did not speak for 15 minutes, the author is using⏤
motif
foreshadowing
flashback
dramatic irony
flashback
Use Tuesdays with Morrie to answer the following question.
Which archetype best describes Morrie?
side kick
sage; wise man
ordinary guy
villain
sage; wise man
Use Tuesdays with Morrie to answer the following question.
The use of details that repeat themselves in a story such as the media, food, and life and death is considered⏤
a theme
irony
a motif
tone
a motif
Use Tuesdays with Morrie to answer the following question.
The symbol of the pink hibiscus represents⏤
the deterioration of Morrie’s body
the reflections he has about embracing death
the faith Morrie has in the face of death
the hope that Morrie has of surviving
the deterioration of Morrie’s body
The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, doubts, and possibilities wishes, hopes, and dreams only statements of facts or opinions commands or demands
wishes, doubts, and possibilities
Which sentence is correctly written in the subjunctive mood?
If It were up to me to decide, I would choose pizza tonight
If it was up to me to decide, I would choose pizza tonight.
If it were up to me to decide, I am going to choose pizza.
If it was left up to me to decide, I choose pizza tonigh
If It were up to me to decide, I would choose pizza tonight
One of the uses of subjunctive mood is to Ask difficult to phrase questions Make a suggestion or proposal Give direct commands such as “Go!” Show a neutral position on opinions
Make a suggestion or proposal
Match each sentence to the correct description of the sentence type.
If I were the principal, we would have open campus for lunch.
Conditions that are not fact
Match each sentence to the correct description of the sentence type.
I wish that I were faster at reading, but I am so slow.
Wishes
Match each sentence to the correct description of the sentence type.
If the company were to give out bonuses, the employees would be happier
Suppositions/Possibilities
Match each sentence to the correct description of the sentence type.
I requested that the student read the book.
Demand and commands
Match each sentence to the correct description of the sentence type.
I move that the amendment be approved
Suggestions and proposals
Match each sentence to the correct description of the sentence type.
The city required that my neighbor be at City Court to pay the fine.
Statements of necessity
Match each sentence to the correct description of the sentence type.
The wishes of the few cannot move the desires of the many.
Indicative mood statement
Match each sentence to the correct description of the sentence type.
If she were the owner, they would stay open longer hours.
Suppositions/Possibilities
Match each sentence to the correct description of the sentence type.
Do you believe that is a fact?
Indicative mood question
Match each sentence to the correct description of the sentence type.
Do the best you can.
Imperative mood
Identify the correct verb for the sentence.
If I _______ you, I would go home soon.
was
were
were
Identify the correct verb for the sentence.
It is essential that she _____ at the meeting.
be
is
be
Identify the correct verb for the sentence.
The counselor suggests that she ______ a holiday
takes
take
take
