Unit 8

Question 1

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

Answer 1

primary

Question 2

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

Answer 2

persuasive writing

Question 3

A(n) __________ allows you to narrow or broaden your search criteria to navigate the internet more efficiently.

Answer 3

Boolean search

Question 4

Use a(n) _________ to find books and other library resources related to your topic.

Answer 4

online catalog

Question 5

A(n) _________ source is one written about a primary source.

Answer 5

secondary

Question 6

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

Answer 6

research writing

Question 7

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

Answer 7

open-ended

Question 8

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

Answer 8

recursive

Question 9

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

Answer 9

quotation marks

Question 10

The purpose of _________ is to entertain the reader.

Answer 10

creative writing

Question 11

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

Answer 11

alphabetically

Question 12

What does research writing involve?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

plagiarizing

Question 14

Which does NOT need parenthetical documentation?

Answer 14

original comments

Question 15

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

Answer 15

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

Question 16

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

Answer 16

paraphrase

Question 17

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

Answer 17

NOT/-

Question 18

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

Answer 18

conclusion

Question 19

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

Answer 19

~

Question 20

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

Answer 20

double-spaced

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Which of these describes a well-written thesis statement?

Answer 22

It states a specific claim and reflects the main idea.

Question 23

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

Answer 23

pharaphrased and summarized

Question 24

Which type of writing has the purpose of convincing the reader to change his or her mind or actions?

Answer 24

persuasive writing

Question 25

Writing a ______ involves putting the main idea of a passage in your own words.

Answer 25

summary

Question 26

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

Answer 26

True

Question 27

MLA style is a set of instructions for locating books and other library resources.

Answer 27

False