Unit 8

Question 1

Which of these describes a well-written thesis statement?

Answer 1

It states a specific claim and reflects the main idea.

Question 2

Which of these is a benefit of creating an outline for a research paper?

Answer 2

It allows you to see where your main points and sub points need more development.

Question 3

True or False; Parenthetical documentation allows your reader to easily find the source of information from research by consulting the works-cited list.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What symbol is used in a Boolean search to find websites with similar words?

Answer 4

~

Question 5

THREE that explain why you should use transition words and phrases throughout your research paper.

Answer 5

Using transitions helps your paper to be more cohesive.
Using transitions aids the organization and flow of the essay.
Using transitions helps the reader to better comprehend the main points and arguments.

Question 6

According to MLA style, the entries on a works-cited list are organized _______.

Answer 6

Alphabetically

Question 7

The purpose of
is to entertain the reader.

Answer 7

Creative writing

Question 8

To search for an exact word or phrase in an internet search, put the phrase in

Answer 8

quotation marks

Question 9

The research process is
, allowing the writer to go back and repeat steps as necessary.

Answer 9

Recursive

Question 10

A major research question should be
and able to be answered through research.

Answer 10

Open Ended

Question 11

involves selecting, interpreting, synthesizing, and communicating information about a topic.

Answer 11

Research Writing

Question 12

source is one written about a primary source.

Answer 12

Secondary

Question 13

to find books and other library resources related to your topic.

Answer 13

online catalog

Question 14

allows you to narrow or broaden your search criteria to navigate the internet more efficiently.

Answer 14

Boolean search

Question 15

The purpose of
is to convince the reader to change his or her mind or actions.

Answer 15

Persuasive writing

Question 16

Original documents, such as eyewitness accounts, are called
sources.

Answer 16

Primary

Question 17

A _______ is a translation or restatement of the passage in your own words.

Answer 17

Paraphrase

Question 18

If you wanted to restrict your internet search to exclude sites with certain words, which symbol or word would you use?

Answer 18

NOT/-

Question 19

What does research writing involve?

Answer 19

selecting, interpreting, synthesizing, and communicating information about a topic

Question 20

Failing to give credit to the source of information gathered from research is ______.

Answer 20

Plagiarizing

Question 21

The majority of the information in a research essay should be _____ from research sources.

Answer 21

Paraphrased and summarized

Question 22

The ______ of a research paper should begin with the restated thesis and should highlight the significance of the topic.

Answer 22

Conclusion

Question 23

According to MLA style, the entries on a works-cited list are ______.

Answer 23

Double spaced

Question 24

True or false; MLA style is a set of instructions for locating books and other library resources.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What should a major research question be like?

Answer 25

It should be open-ended and able to be answered through research.