Teaching Test - Chapter 6

Which of the following is an important step to remember when using the new-found knowledge from your reference material?

Cite your sources

What is a similarity between an overly detailed thesis statement and a vague thesis statement?

In both cases, the thesis statement would make it more difficult for the reader to follow your arguments.

How does a well written thesis statement help the reader?

It introduces the points to be made in the essay.

Why is a thesis statement the most important component of an essay?

It tells the main point of the essay as well as the writer's position

Which step involves writing one statement that contains your main idea and the purpose of the project?

thesis

You can make use of ideas that you generated during prewriting/brainstorming _____.

to draft the because clause in your thesis statement

In the basic process of digging into information literacy, what step should come after evaluating the accuracy or credibility of the information you find?

transferring the new knowledge into your current knowledge

A primary source is:

All of the answers are correct

Which of the following questions can be asked to help determine if a source is a primary source?

All of the answers are correct.

Peter is referencing a study in the Journal of Anthropology for his History 102 paper. Why is this an example of a secondary source?

He is quoting information from an existing study.

Which of the following is NOT a good argumentative research topic?

The importance of education in Ernest Gaines writing

The function of a primary source is:

To record original events or materials

What is an advantage of a primary source?

They are often more accurate in depicting the nature of events as they unfold.

Why should you NOT rely too much on your sources?

You should always be the voice of your paper.

Which of the following would be a good academic source to use as evidence in a paper about the effects of Facebook on marriage?

A current article in 'Psychology Today' about the effects of Facebook on a marriage

How can you focus your research before starting?

All of the answers are correct.

Which of the following areas is the last step in your writing process?

Make it your own

Why has the challenge of processing information increased so much from years past to today?

The use of technology has increased the amount of information that is easily available.

A should ... because format for thesis statements in persuasive essays _____.

allows you to state your position clearly as well as your reasoning for that position

With regard to education and schooling, what does research mean?

an investigation or study of a particular topic in order to draw some sort of conclusion

During which step do you narrow your ideas down to only one topic?

preliminary research

Which of the following best fills in the blank in this definition of information literacy?: The set of abilities people need to recognize when information is needed and to locate, _____, and effectively use the needed information.

evaluate

If you were to use information literacy to research the idea of the effect video games have on teenagers' brains, which of the following technology based sources below would be the most viable for valid information?

a research article published in TIME magazine

Which step involves writing down any ideas that come into your head?

brainstorm

Which of the following is NOT an example of a primary source?

A history text book

Jane is writing an essay for her English 101 course. She has a lot of arguments in mind and she is trying to select which sources she should use. Which of the following would be the MOST reputable source?

A paper by Thompson, J. published in the Journal of Philosophy, that is a peer reviewed journal

When writing a paper, how do you go about making the reference material you've used your own?

By synthesizing what you have learned and sharing insights not found in your research

What is the first step of a research assignment?

To understand the assignment

Information literacy is a set of skills needed for many reasons. Which of the following is NOT a reason to become proficient at information literacy?

it allows you to get all A's in school

What is the correct order of the 5 steps to selecting and refining a research topic?

brainstorm, preliminary research, analyze research, plan for the project, thesis