English - Unit 6 - The Research Process

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works-cited list

a list of all the sources used to write the essay

summary

a statement that captures the main idea of a passage, condensing a large amount of material into a sentence or two

Czar Nicholas II was a(n) _________ who exercised absolute control in Russia.

autocrat

What are the two purposes of the introduction?

- to introduce the topic and main points - to capture the audience's attention

a photograph of Czar Nicholas II and his family

primary

an article written by an American reporter who visited Russia during the revolution

primary

interview with Vladimir Lenin

primary

a biography of Joseph Stalin

secondary

an analysis of Russian art created during the Russian Revolution

secondary

Which sentence in the paragraph contains an irrelevant detail and should be deleted?

sentence (6)

LESSON 8 PROOFREADING AND EDITING----------------------------

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Who was the leader of the Bolshevik party following the October Revolution?

Vladimir Lenin

When taking notes, how should you write a quotation from a source?

- Put quotation marks around the quoted material. - Use the same spelling as the source. - Copy it word for word from the source. - Use the same punctuation and capitalization as the source.

Select the three methods of gathering information from sources.

- You can paraphrase by restating a passage from a text using your own words. - You can quote from a source by writing the exact words from a source in your notes. - You can summarize to capture the main idea of a passage in your own words, condensing a large amount of material into a sentence or two.

You should carefully evaluate the sources you use in your research essay.

True

LESSON 6 DRAFTING A RESEARCH ESSAY---------------------------

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Select the examples of periodicals.

newspaper, magazine, journal

By placing all direct quotations in quotation marks and documenting the source, you can prevent ________.

plagiarism

The Communist Manifesto

primary

To ___________ means to write the exact words from a source.

quote

The ________ outline helps you to know what kind of information to look for in your research.

tentative

research

the orderly process of gathering, interpreting, organizing, and synthesizing (putting together) facts related to a particular topic

paraphrase

to restate a passage from a text using your own words

A reliable source is one that can be trusted to provide information that is _____, accurate, _____, _____, and complete.

true, unbiased, current

_____________ envisioned a society characterized by economic equality.

Karl Marx

a letter written by Karl Marx

primary

transcript of a speech by Stalin

primary

three thinking skills research involves.

- interpreting facts and details - combining and analyzing information from various sources - evaluating sources

Select five examples of plagiarism.

- using the exact words from a source without putting quotation marks around them - copying information from a source, but replacing a few of the words with synonyms - failing to give credit to the source of a quotation - submitting a paper as your own that another person wrote (either entirely or in part) - rephrasing someone else's ideas in your own words without giving credit to the source

LESSON 1 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH WRITING------------------

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LESSON 2 SELECTING A TOPIC AND MAKING A PLAN---------------

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Which word in sentence (8) is misspelled?

All are correctly spelled.

What kind of diction (word choice) should you use in your writing?

clear

The __________ is where where you can summarize your paper and reiterate your thesis in different words.

conclusion

Which of these methods of note-taking does NOT demonstrate plagiarism?

copying a sentence word for word from a source, putting quotation marks around the sentence, and documenting the source

nonperiodical

describes a work that is not published at regular intervals

What change, if any, should be made to the punctuation of sentence (3)?

Change peoples to people's.

______ are three periods, each followed by a space.

Ellipses

How does the tentative outline help you when researching your topic?

It helps you to know what kind of information to look for as you research.

Sentence (4) contains the following problems: misplaced modifying phrase, passive voice, misspelled word, and parenthetical documentation error. Select the correct way to rewrite the sentence.

Seeking to unite the people, Nazi propaganda motivated the people to despise the "enemy"—European Jews and Soviet Bolsheviks (Herf 3-4).

What is the difference between the tentative outline and the final outline?

The tentative outline shows the major topics to be researched, while the final outline shows the researched facts that support the main points.

____________ is a government in which the state or a dictator holds absolute control over the people's public and private lives.

Totalitarianism

_______ words and phrases in your essay are essential in creating relationships between ideas in your essay.

Transitional

A well-planned final outline shows the logical progression and development of ideas in your research.

True

It is important that you copy word for word a quotation you plan to cite as a quote.

True

The summary or paraphrase should be faithful to the original ideas in the text.

True

You should compile a list of sources as you research.

True

secondary source

a source that analyzes, interprets, or explains a topic, but is not a firsthand account

thesis statement

a statement that gives the focus and main idea of your essay; reflects the purpose of the essay and previews the major points

periodical

a work that is published at regular intervals, such as weekly or monthly

primary source

an original document written by someone who has firsthand knowledge about an event or topic

Where is the thesis placed in a research essay?

at the end of the introduction

How should you organize the entries on a works-cited list?

in alphabetical order by the first word of the entry

parallelism

in outlines, means that a I must have a II, an A must have a B, and a 1 must have a 2; similar elements on outlines written using similar constructions

parallel structure

in sentences, means that similar parts of a sentence are written using similar patterns of construction

in sentences, means that similar parts of a sentence are written using similar patterns of construction

it's

In sentence (1), the word arousing causes the sentence to have nonparallel structure. What word or phrase should replace the word arousing?

to arouse

Why should you use sentence variety in your writing?

to enhance your writing style

What is the purpose of the introduction in a research essay?

to introduce the topic and capture the audience's attention

plagiarism

using someone else's words or ideas without giving proper credit

Which word or phrase in sentence (3) does not use proper capitalization?

world war I

What are the three levels of the final outline?

- supporting details (1, 2) - sub points (A, B) - main points (I, II)

What elements should a notecard contain?

- a title - a note summarizing, paraphrasing, or quoting information from a text - the source number - the page number, if applicable

A tentative outline is the same as a final outline.

False

Parenthetical documentation is preferred but not required in MLA documentation.

False

Stalin wanted what was best for the people and did whatever he could to make sure they had what they needed to live a comfortable life.

False

What was wrong with capitalism during the late 1800s?

The workers suffered from the long hours.

MLA style

a standard method used for formatting research papers

a chapter in a textbook about the Russian Revolution

secondary

Which of these should be included on a notecard?

the number of the source and the page number on which the information was found

quote

to write a sentence or part of a sentence from a source, using the exact wording from the text

Parallelism is important to final outlines.

true

parenthetical documentation

used to document the source of information within the research essay; gives the author of the source and the page number or webpage on which the information was found

What main points are reflected in the following thesis statement? Washington, D.C., is known for its historical landmarks, its educational and cultural opportunities, and its governmental significance.

- the historical landmarks of Washington, D. C. - the governmental significance of Washington, D.C. - the educational and cultural opportunities of Washington, D. C.

The February and October Revolutions of _____ caused an overthrow of the government.

1917

What are five main areas that you should evaluate when revising your essay?

- content and development - focus - MLA documentation and formatting - organization - clarity and style

LESSON 3 EVALUATING AND DOCUMENTING SOURCES------------

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LESSON 4 GATHERING INFORMATION--------------------------------

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LESSON 5 ORGANIZING INFORMATION----------------------------

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LESSON 7 REVISING A RESEARCH ESSAY------------------------------

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QUIZ 2---------------------------------------------------------------------

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The internet is a reliable source with information you can completely trust.

False

Which of these shows the correct way to label an illustration in a research essay?

Fig. 1

What is the appropriate way to label an illustration?

Figure (Fig.)

Which of these transitions can be inserted at the beginning of sentence (8)?

Furthermore,

Using MLA documentation style will help you to avoid _______ and will lend credibility to your writing.

plagiarism

tentative outline

an outline that you create before you begin researching and writing; shows the main topics you plan to research and discuss in your essay

Where is the thesis statement placed in a research essay?

at the end of the introduction

What kind of indent is used on the works-cited list, in which all lines except the first are indented?

hanging indent

The first step to preventing plagiarism is to properly ________ your essay.

plan

A(n) _____ source is one that combines two or more different types of media, such as sound and moving images.

multimedia


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