Research Workshop: Generating Research Questions and Evaluating Sources - The Awakening by Kate Chopin Unit

Which is the best definition of a primary source document? A. A source that consists of original material, such as an interview. B. A source that helps the researcher better understand a topic. C. A source that helps the researcher answer a research question. D. A source that contains a wide range of information on a topic.

A. A source that consists of original material, such as an interview.

Anthony is writing a research paper about healthy eating, and this is one entry on his works cited page. Adams, Ruth. "Eat Apples." The Journal of Nutrition 222 (2011): 26-31. Print. What does "26-31" represent? A. the pages of the source that Anthony used B. the issue number of the source C. the date the source was published D. the pages of Anthony's paper where he used the source

A. the pages of the source that Anthony used

Kali is researching the evolution of the American fashion industry. She has found an online article that may be a helpful source. In performing her secondary evaluation of this source, Kali should determine: A. the URL of the website. B. if it contains current information. C. the reliability of its publisher. D. if it contains multiple points of view.

B. if it contains current information.

When preparing a speech for classroom debate, a student must do all of the following, EXCEPT A. take the audience into account. B. include information from each source used. C. present a research question. D. give proper credit to sources used.

B. include information from each source used.

Anthony is writing a research paper about healthy eating, and this is one entry on his works cited page. Adams, Ruth. "Eat Apples." The Journal of Nutrition 222 (2011): 26-31. Print. What does "222" represent? A. the page of the source that Anthony used B. the issue number of the source C. the date the source was published D. the title of the article

B. the issue number of the source

Adam is writing a research paper about recycling, and he has several potential research questions. Which is his best option? A. How many US cities have recycling programs? B. Why didn't people start recycling earlier in history? C. What are the effects of recycling on the environment? D. Which materials are recyclable?

C. What are the effects of recycling on the environment?

When conducting research, all of the following are ways to find quality sources, EXCEPT A. looking through trade journals. B. searching the Internet. C. using outdated reference books. D. asking experts on the subject.

C. using outdated reference books.

Hiroki is using a quotation from this source to write his research paper: Mackler, Mindy. "The Forest Elephant." The Journal Nature and Science (2012): 82-91. Print. Which is the correct way to cite a quotation in the body of his paper using MLA style? A. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" (Mackler). B. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" ("The Forest Elephant"). C. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" ("The Forest Elephant" 91). D. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" (Mackler 91).

D. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" (Mackler 91).

Juan is writing a paper about children who play team sports, and he has several potential research questions. Which is his best option? A. Do most children enjoy team sports or individual sports? B. What team sports are most popular among children? C. Why don't all children participate in team sports? D. How does playing a team sport affect a child's development?

D. How does playing a team sport affect a child's development?

Look at this MLA citation for a print source. Westbrook, Eva. Health and Exercise 102 (2012): 56-60. Print. What is missing from this citation? A. the date the source was published B. the date the source was accessed C. the title of the journal D. the title of the article

D. the title of the article