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Getting Started With Research
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Quiz: The Research Process
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Question 1 › Question 1
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The first step in the process of going from a research assignment to a thesis statement is:
Answer
C. Start with a general area of interest.
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Question 2 › Question 2
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Concept maps are effective for choosing a research topic, because:
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A. Concept maps are brainstorming tools that help you make connections between ideas and keywords.
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Question 3 › Question 3
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Which of the following sentences about thesis statements is accurate?
Answer
C. Thesis statements need to answer your research question and explain how or why.
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Question 4 › Question 4
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Which of the following is the best example of a thesis statement?
Answer
B. Social media has a negative effect on society and individuals because social
media perpetuates cyberbullying.
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Question 5 › Question 5
Time of the last answer: 2023-05-14 21:14
True or False: Once you decide on a research question, you must stick with it, because you can never repeat steps of the research process.
Answer
B. False
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Sources of Information
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Quiz: Types of Sources
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Question 1 › Question 1
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Which of the following statements about encyclopedias is TRUE?
Answer
B. They can contain either general or more specific subjects such as economics, history, or science.
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Question 2 › Question 2
Time of the last answer: 2023-05-14 21:16
Why are peer-reviewed journals considered the "gold standard" for research projects?
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A. Because articles are written by scholars and reviewed by other scholars in the field.
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Question 3 › Question 3
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Which of the following sources for a research assignment about the 1968 Democratic National Convention would be considered secondary?
Answer
B. A book of nonfiction published in 2014 exploring the legacy of the events
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Question 4 › Question 4
Time of the last answer: 2023-05-14 21:17
Which of the following types of sources is not a periodical?
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C. Textbook
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Question 5 › Question 5
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Dictionaries, thesauri, and encyclopedias are considered what type of resource?
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C. Reference works
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Florida-International-University
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Searching for Information
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Quiz: Search Techniques
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Question 1 › Question 1
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Which term would allow you to search "pharmacy," "pharmacies," and "pharmaceuticals" simultaneously in one search?
Answer
B. pharmac*
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Question 2 › Question 2
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You have conducted a search for Communism and received far too many results about Vladimir Lenin. Choose the logical operator that will exclude Lenin from the results.
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C. NOT
Question 3 › Question 3
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For your geology term paper, you’ve planned to write about Sacred Dog Creek.
Instead of finding results about this Texas stream, your searches are filled with
records about dogs and other creeks. Which search technique would help you only find results about Sacred Dog Creek?
Answer
B. Quotation marks " "
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Question 4 › Question 4
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Which of the following terms refers to the subject of the article?
Answer
F. All of the above
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Question 5 › Question 5
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You are conducting research for a course on Dutch cinema. You would like to use nesting to receive as many relevant results as possible. Choose the appropriate combination to fill the blanks below.
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A. (Dutch OR Netherlands) AND (film OR cinema)
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Evaluating Information
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Quiz: Evaluating Information
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To start your evaluation of this web page, take a moment to determine its authority. Remember to ask yourself the following questions: Is it clear who the author is? (Hint: An author can be an individual, a group of people, or an organization.) Is there any information about the author and the author’s qualifications? Is the author’s contact information provided? Does the author have expertise in this topic area? Is this website authoritative?
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A. Yes, it is authoritative.
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Question 2 › Question 2
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As this source is intended to be used in an academic research paper, it is important that it contains accurate information. When thinking about how to determine if a source is accurate, consider the following questions: How factual is the source? Does it provide reliable references to back up its claims? Are you able to verify the accuracy of the references? Do you think this web page provides accurate information?
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A. Yes, it is accurate.
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Question 3 › Question 3
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Is this web page current enough for your information need?
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A. Yes, it is current and appropriate.
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Another aspect of evaluating a source is determining if the source’s content is relevant for your information need. Ask yourself these questions: What is the focus of the web page? How much detail does it go into—too little, too much, or just enough? Does the page link to or point you to other resources for you to explore certain topics further? Does this web page provide enough information for your assignment?
Answer
B. No, it does not have enough coverage on the topic.
Question 5 › Question 5
Time of the last answer: 2023-05-14 21:21
When evaluating a source, it is important to consider the source’s objectivity and potential bias. Consider the following questions: Is the language used on the site neutral and fact based? Does it provide a balanced argument of multiple sides of an issue? Does it use strong or unnecessary language to persuade the reader? Is this website objective in the way it presents its content?
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A. Yes, it is objective.
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Presenting and Organizing Information
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Quiz: Anatomy of a Research Paper
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Question 1 › Question 1
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Which of the following statements about the writing process is TRUE?
Answer
B. Linking your arguments back to your thesis will help your paper stay organized and focused.
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Question 2 › Question 2
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What is the purpose of bridge sentences in the body of your research paper?
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A. Bridge sentences ensure a smooth transition between paragraphs in the body.
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Question 3 › Question 3
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What should be included in the body of your research paper?
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B. Multiple paragraphs, topic sentences, bridge sentences, examples that support the main idea
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Question 4 › Question 4
Time of the last answer: 2023-05-14 21:24
Which of the following should be included in the conclusion of your research paper?
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C. Summary of the paper, restatement of the thesis, expansion of main idea
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Question 5 › Question 5
Time of the last answer: 2023-05-14 21:24
Which of the following is a resource that can help you with your writing?
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A. Your professor
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