English - Unit 6 - The Research Process
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
