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Take a moment to think about each of the items below. Which one qualifies as a secondary source?

A photo of Vincent Van Gogh's "A Wheatfield, With Cypresses" AND A critique of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings, including "A Wheatfield, With Cypresses"

Choose the item that is NOT true regarding your thesis statement.

A thesis statement can appear in either the introduction or the conclusion of your paper as long as it provides a summary of your topic.

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about peer-reviewed articles?

Peer-reviewed articles provide specific, expert knowledge in a particular field

Your environmental studies professor has assigned a research paper about dams in North America. At least 2 of your sources must be primary. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

Photos taken of Lake Powell in 1955 before the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam

Dictionaries, thesauri, and encyclopedias are considered what type of resource?

Reference works

Select the appropriate source type for the example: The New York Times Book Review.

Secondary

Which of the following traits DOES NOT apply to popular press publications?

Significant fact-checking correct

Which of the following types of sources is not a periodical?

Textbook

Read the following titles carefully. Which one is an example of a primary source?

The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie by Andrew Carnegie correct

Once an author submits his or her paper to a journal, _____ evaluate the paper. If they determine that it may be a good candidate for publication, the paper is sent to several experts, or _____, for review. If an editor agrees with their recommendation to _____ the paper, the editor and author work together to revise the paper for publication, usually based on feedback from the referees.

editors, peers, publish

Which of the following is the best example of a thesis statement?

Social media has a negative effect on society and individuals because social media perpetuates cyberbullying.

The first step in the process of going from a research assignment to a thesis statement is:

Start with a general area of interest.

Why are peer-reviewed journals considered the "gold standard" for research projects?

Because articles are written by scholars and reviewed by other scholars in the field.

Which of the following statements about encyclopedias is TRUE?

They can contain either general or more specific subjects such as economics, history, or science.

True or False: As the research process is cyclical in nature, it is OK to step back and adjust your approach. If you struggle to find appropriate resources, it may be helpful to filter your results or try other search terms.

True

True or False: If you are having trouble narrowing down a topic for your research, it can be helpful to look at a general area of interest, break it down by listing subjects that fit within the area, choose one point and consider different aspects of it, and finally formulate one issue into a description of your topic.

True

True or False: Trade journals are industry publications that rarely include research findings but contain technical language and jargon.

true

Concept maps are effective for choosing a research topic, because:

Concept maps are brainstorming tools that help you make connections between ideas and keywords.

Which of the following is NOT a trait of scholarly journals?

There is a lot of advertising.

Which of the following sentences about thesis statements is accurate?

Thesis statements need to answer your research question and explain how or why.

Which of the following sources for a research assignment about the 1968 Democratic National Convention would be considered secondary?

A book of nonfiction published in 2014 exploring the legacy of the events

Choose the answer that correctly outlines the order of the steps in the research process.

B. Determine your project requirements. > Choose your topic. > Perform background research. > Create your research question/thesis. > Search for information regarding your topic. > Evaluate your information. > Synthesize the information and write your paper.

Which of the following statements regarding background research on your topic are TRUE?

All of below: It is important to perform background research using encyclopedias, books, and the web before turning to journal articles. Background research helps you understand the lingo, keywords, and concepts that are used to describe specific topics.

Which of the following materials is an example of a tertiary source?

An encyclopedia entry about solar-powered vehicles