English review

____(AND, OR, and NOT) refine your search by combining key words to include or exclude terms. A. Boolean operators B. Wildcard searches C. Truncation D. Symbolification

A. Boolean operators

Which of the following items could NOT be accessed through USA.gov? A. Maps and photos B. Archived news coverage of recent legislation C. Legislative records D. Census data

B. Archived news coverage of recent legislation

_____ allows the symbols ? or * to stand in for one or more missing letter at the end of a word. A. Symbolification B. Boolean Operators C. Wildcard searches D. Truncation

D. Truncation

A position stated baldly with no qualification or nuances may alienate many readers. True or False?

True

A working thesis IS your best guess about the claim you can make based on your research so far. True or False?

True

Understanding and evaluating other viewpoints shows respect for the issue's complexity. True or False?

True

Your FINAL goal when synthesizing the ideas from your sources is to- A. Effectively blend ideas from the sources with your own ideas. B. Patch together all ideas from many sources into one argument. C. Identify connections among sources to create your argument. D. Look for differences among your sources to discredit them.

A. Effectively blend ideas from the sources with your own ideas.

When conducting an observation, which of the following should NOT take place? A. Interpreting and analyzing your data B. Recording with audio or video C. Recording the data, time, and location D. Taking detailed description notes

A. Interpreting and analyzing your data

What is the MAIN difference in the URL addresses .com and .org? A. One is for commercial organization; one is for nonprofits B. One is for business people, one is for anyone willing to pay C. One is for colleges, one is for government agencies. D. One is for academic purposes, one is for news organization

A. One is for commercial organization; one is for nonprofits

In an academic context, which of the following would NOT be considered good evidence? A. Opinions of political pundits or politicians B. Firsthand material gathered from interviews, or surveys C. Data from experiments D. Personal experiences

A. Opinions of political pundits or politicians

Which is NOT a reason why you should consult and cite authoritative sources? A. To add your name and your ideas to the conversation B. To show that you have done your homework. C. To demonstrate your authority on the topic D. To give credit to those whose ideas you have relied on

A. To add your name and your ideas to the conversation

Which is NOT one of the reasons for the necessity of demonstrating the importance of an issue? A. To demonstrate your credibility as an authority on the topic. B. To show that what you are writing about matters to everyone. C. To find ways to make the topic interesting to you. D To motivate readers to read on.

A. To demonstrate your credibility as an authority on the topic

Which is NOT one of the reasons that you would need to evaluate the publisher or sponsor? A. To tell whether or not your audience will support this stance. B. To tell whether or not the publisher has a particular agenda. C. To tell whether or not the context has been peer reviewed. D. To tell whether or not the content has been fact-checked.

A. To tell whether or not your audience will support this stance.

One function of a synthesis is to establish _____ for what you yourself have to say. A. Mood B. Context C. Tone D. Evidence

B. Context

Which of the following is one major challenge faced when citing sources? A. Correctly changing enough key words for an expert paraphrase. B. Ensuring that your expert sources words don't eclipse yours. C. Incorporating several direct quotes without plagiarizing D. Artfully twisting the meaning of a direct quote

B. Ensuring that your expert sources words don't eclipse yours.

Researchers have found that U.S students doing research have the most difficulty with: A. Gathering data, writing it up, and documenting sources. B. Getting started, defining topic and narrowing a topic. C. Getting started, narrowing a topic, gathering data. D. Narrowing a topic, gathering data, and writing it up.

B. Getting started, defining topic and narrowing a topic.

Which statement does NOT reflect an issue you should consider when choosing a topic for study? A. Is it an aspect of your major that you'd like to look into? B. Is this an issue that has been debated repetitively? C. Does this topic really matter to you? D. Is it an opportunity to learn about something new?

B. Is this an issue that has been debated repetitively?

For passages where details matter, but not the exact words. A. Summarize B. Paraphrase C. Quote

B. Paraphrase

For passages from those who disagree or offer counterarguments- A. Paraphrase B. Quote C. Summarize

B. Quote

Which is NOT a major difference between scholarly sources and popular sources? A. Scholarly are for educated audiences, popular general. B. Scholarly are vital in research, popular shouldn't be used. C. Scholarly cite and document sources, popular rarely are documented D. Scholarly sources are peer reviewed, while popular aren't.

B. Scholarly are vital in research, popular shouldn't be used.

AGRIS, JEEE explore, SocINDEX, and ERIC are all examples of- A. Boolean Operators B. Subject-specific databases C. General Databases D. Library catalogs

B. Subject-specific databases

Checking the source for bibliography information will help you evaluate- A. The publisher or sponsor B. The author C. The stance D. The genre

B. The author

Which of these questions need NOT be taken into deliberation when regarding your audience? A. What kinds of source will they consider credible? B. What is your attitude toward the topic and your audience? C. What will they likely know about your topic? D. Who will be reading what you write?

B. What is your attitude toward the topic and your audience?

The test lists four common survey questions. Which is not one of the questions types described? A. Agreement scale B. Yes or no answer C. Rating scale D. Multiple choice

B. Yes or no answer

What is one obstacle that you might face when using Google Scholar or JURN? A. Finding the correct key words to plug into the search system. B. You may come across a site that charges to unlock text. C. These sides lead to abstracts of the articles and sources. D. These sites are for high schoolers so low level material.

B. You may come across a site that charges to unlock text.

Some challenges that you may be faced with when writing a position paper includes all BUT- A. Connecting with your audience B. Determining exactly what is expected of you C. Advocating the opinions of majority to avoid outrage D. Framing your stance in a way acceptable to the community

C. Advocating the opinions of majority to avoid outrage

Which is NOT a question you should consider when synthesizing the information from sources? A. What significant differences do you find among your sources? B. What issues or controversies do your sources address? C. Do any of your sources contradict your argument? D. Do any of your sources cite or refer to one another?

C. Do any of your sources contradict your argument?

Which of the following would NEVER be considered a secondary source? A. Journal articles and scholarly books B. Annotated bibliographies C. Field research like interviews D. Magazine and newspaper reviews

C. Field research like interviews

You can count on your ideas to __________ and maybe to _______________. Research is an act of __________ and ____________. A. Multiple;grow / intensity, passion B. Gel, contract / learning, changing C. Grow, change / Learning, inquiry D. Expand, change / growing, changing

C. Grow, change / Learning, inquiry

Which of the following questions would NOT be useful for determining if a source is scholarly? A. Are there advertisements? B. Who's the publisher or sponsor? C. Is the author well-known? D. Does the source provide documentation?

C. Is the author well-known?

Which is NOT one of the three main ways that a summary can go wrong? A. It inaccurately represents the point of the original source. B. Too detailed, it is almost as long as the original source. C. It vividly condenses the information, leaving out details. D. Too general, readers are left wondering what the source said.

C. It vividly condenses the information, leaving out details.

Which of the following is NOT one reason that you should evaluate each source carefully? A. You need to separate credible sources from questionable ones B. There is an overwhelming amount of information available C. Not every source will support your position D. Your integrity rests on the quality of the sources

C. Not every source will support your position

For passages that are either too technical or too complicated for your readers to understand. A. Summarize B. Quote C. Paraphrase

C. Paraphrase

For experts whose opinions help to establish your own credibility? A. Summarize B. Paraphrase C. Quote

C. Quote

For passages that you yourself are analyzing- A. Paraphrase B. Summarize C. Quote

C. Quote

For lengthy passages when the main point is important to your argument but the details are not. A. Quote B. Paraphrase C. Summary

C. Summary

Authors need to appeal to readers' __________, especially when taking a strong position. A. Patriotism B. Emotions C. Values D. Perspective

C. Values

Any materials that you did not create yourself. Cite or don't cite?

Cite

Controversial information. Cite or don't cite?

Cite

Direct quotations, paraphrases, and summaries. Cite or don't cite?

Cite

Information given in only a few sources. Cite or don't cite?

Cite

What is Project Gutenberg? A. An online archive that allows exploration of the smithsonian. B. A general subject directory, pointing to relevant sites. C. A directory that collects and evaluates online resources. D. A website with over 36,000 ebooks and digitized text.

D. A website with over 36,000 ebooks and digitized text.

Particularly in academic contexts, authors make a point of taking an ______ tone. A. Affable B. Affirming C. Appropriate D. Authoritative

D. Authoritative

The Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) is one example of a- A. Research system B. Database C. Reference system D. Cataloging system

D. Cataloging system

In order to paraphrase information accurately, to avoid plagiarizing, you should- A. Be sure to avoid using any key terms from the original. B. Cover only the important points, leaving out details. C. Use a thesaurus to carefully substitute words and phrases. D. Cover the same points with your words and sentences structure.

D. Cover the same points with your words and sentences structure.

Which of the following WOULD be considered a specialized encyclopedia? A. The National Atlas of Canada B. The World Almanac C. Oxford English Dictionary D. Encyclopedia of Evolution

D. Encyclopedia of Evolution

Which is NOT a question to consider when connecting info from your sources to your own ideas? A. What conclusions can you draw from the info you've learned? B. Has the research changed your own views on your topic? C. Have you encountered ideas that you would like to challenge? D. Is the author an expert on the topic you are discussing?

D. Is the author an expert on the topic you are discussing?

Which is NOT a reason for considering your rhetorical situation when evaluating your sources? A. To ensure you use the materials that are expected of you. B. To determine if the audience will consider a source credible. C. To determine if the source will help achieve your purpose. D. To determine if other sources challenge the information

D. To determine if other sources challenge the information

Information from well-known, easily accessible documents. Cite or don't cite?

Don't cite

Information well-known to your audience. Cite or don't cite?

Don't cite

Well-known historical facts,' common knowledge. Cite or don't cite?

Don't cite

CiteU-Like and Zotero are web pages used to help create correct bibliographic citations. True or False?

False

If you are researching a current issue, you must ALWAYS use current resources. True or False?

False

Keep a working bibliography, but only of source info for texts that you are actually using. True or False?

False

Material that is paraphrased or summarized does not REQUIRE parenthetical documentation. True or False?

False

Qualifying your position will often make the reader assume that you are unsure of your argument. True or False?

False

Reference works such as encyclopedias ARE appropriate to cite as authoritative sources. True or False?

False

Understanding and respecting viewpoints of others negates the need to respond to objections. True or False?

False

Academic writing no longer requires much background info because search engines are available. True or False?

False.

Store all files for a single project in separate files with a consistent file-naming system. True or False?

False.

All notes should be labeled with full citation information. True or False?

True

In APA, page numbers are required for quotations but are optional for paraphrases or summaries. True or False?

True

MLA requires page numbers for all paraphrases and summaries in your parenthetical documentation. True or False?

True

The amount of background info needed will vary widely depending on your topic and your audience. True or False?

True

The easiest way to keep track of your sources is to save a copy of each one. True or False?

True

The most trustworthy sources represent other views and information fairly and accurately. True or False?

True

When taking notes, label anything you quote, paraphrase, or summarize. True or False?

True

Some search sites allow websites to pay for higher placement or ranking in search results. True or False?

True.