W10 Quiz_ Scope_ Writing_Reasoning Foundation
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W10 Quiz: Scope: Writing/Reasoning Foundation
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W10 Quiz: Scope
Due
Nov 16 at 6:59am
Points
7
Questions
7
Available
Oct 29 at 6am - Nov 26 at 6:59am
Time Limit
None
Allowed Attempts
Unlimited
Instructions
Attempt History
Task:
Learn about finding a "just right" scope for a paper.
Purpose:
To prepare to show that your topic is focused and that you have enough background to
start a paper on it.
Instructions
1.
Study
the following content:
"Scope" video
(https://www.loom.com/share/0d3a3e69a5994189bbca5c1ba9ba6fbd)
(12:12 mins,
"Scope video" Transcript
(https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-
1vSyuFosyK0kAaXjpDUNplbD1oFsTTmVi6SY-
baJCuzxaVPmMUWT9c7GGkSpiTkSEJIRrSFBxdJcAp38/pub)
) (
"Scope"
(https://video.byui.edu/media/t/1_lkh048kn)
captioned video)
The above video covers what scope is and how to get a "just right" scope for your paper.
It's also a smart idea to review the "Statement of Scope" in the
Sample Annotated
Bibliography
(https://byui.instructure.com/courses/257492/files/113600480?wrap=1)
(https://byui.instructure.com/courses/257492/files/113600480/download?download_frd=1)
.
2.
Compose
a "statement of scope" that fits the following criteria:
Introduces your topic
Reveals your structure (pro/con, misconception, problem/solutions)
Highlights some key ideas you will likely cover in your final paper
Is at least
two
paragraphs in length
The two-paragraph statement of scope will become the first part of the annotated
bibliography. See the
template
(https://byui.instructure.com/courses/257492/pages/w08-w10-unit-
overview-annotated-bibliography)
to view where this goes in the annotated bibliography.
3.
Take the open-note quiz on the Statement of Scope material.
Take as many times as necessary.
Canvas will keep the average of all your scores.
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1 / 1 pts
Question 1
A "just right" topic is not too general and not too specific.
True
False
1 / 1 pts
Question 2
How do you find the "just right" scope for a paper?
Start researching and find out what others have said about your topic.
Create a mindmap and find one area to focus on.
Ask, "How is _____ defined?"
Ask, "Who is this paper for?"
Look at logical relationships (cause/effect, group/individual,
compare/contrast, problem/solution))
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Include EVERYTHING related to your topic in your paper.
1 / 1 pts
Question 3
Strong papers have clear focus and clear connections. They also create
curiosity in your readers.
True
False
1 / 1 pts
Question 4
Your statement of scope should include a few paragraphs about... (select
all that apply)
How you will argue for your position
What you know so far
What the opposition might argue against
What research is most helpful
A tentative thesis
1 / 1 pts
Question 5
It is
NOT
a good idea to include any in-text citations in your statement of
scope.
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True
False
1 / 1 pts
Question 6
The tentative thesis doesn't have to argue for a specific point, but it should
show why the issue is worth understanding better.
True
False
1 / 1 pts
Question 7
It's a good idea to wait until after you've summarized all of your sources
before you write the statement of scope. If you complete the entries for
the Annotated Bibliography first, it's much easier to get a sense of what
you need to focus on for the scope of your paper. (Hint: This one is
TRUE.)
True
False
Quiz Score:
7
out of 7