English II Unit 8
If you wanted to restrict your internet search to exclude sites with certain words, which symbol or word would you use?
NOT/-
When using a search engine to find websites for research, which of these should you do?
Select a variety of websites, not just the first few listed.
Which of these is true regarding information in a research essay?
The majority of the information from the sources should be paraphrased or summarized.
Parenthetical documentation allows your reader to easily find the source of information from research by consulting the works-cited list.
True
According to MLA style, the entries on a works-cited list are organized _______
alphabetically
Which of these can you use to find books and other library resources related to your topic?
online catalog
A _______ is a translation or restatement of the passage in your own words
paraphrase
The majority of the information in a research essay should be _____ from research sources.
paraphrased and summarized
Which type of writing has the purpose of convincing the reader to change his or her mind or actions?
persuasive writing
What does research writing involve?
selecting, interpreting, synthesizing, and communicating information about a topic
Writing a ______ involves putting the main idea of a passage in your own words.
summary
What should a major research question be like?
It should be open-ended and able to be answered through research.
Which of these describes a well-written thesis statement?
It states a specific claim and reflects the main idea.
Select THREE the reasons why you should evaluate internet sites carefully.
Many websites contain biased information and illogical reasoning. Websites may not be carefully monitored and allow anyone to modify or add to the content. Some websites do not contain information that is current or up-to-date.
The ______ of a research paper should begin with the restated thesis and should highlight the significance of the topic
conclusion
According to MLA style, the entries on a works-cited list are ______.
double-spaced
Failing to give credit to the source of information gathered from research is ______
plagiarizing
MLA style is a set of instructions for locating books and other library resources
False
What is the benefit of using a Boolean search?
It allows you to narrow or broaden your search criteria to navigate the internet more efficiently.
Which of these is a benefit of creating an outline for a research paper?
It allows you to see where your main points and sub points need more development.
Which of these describes the research writing process?
It is recursive, allowing the writer to go back and repeat steps as necessary.
How do you avoid plagiarism in the note-taking stage of writing?
Paraphrase and summarize from sources and note the source of the information; put quotation marks around any direct quotations and indicate the source.
What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?
Primary sources are original documents; secondary sources are written about primary sources.
How can you search for an exact word or phrase in an internet search?
Put the word or phrase in quotation marks.
Which of these describes the format of the entries on a works-cited list, according to MLA style?
They are organized alphabetically by the first word of each entry; each entry is double-spaced and uses a hanging indent.
Select THREE that explain why you should use transition words and phrases throughout your research paper.
Using transitions helps your paper to be more cohesive. Using transitions aids the organization and flow of the essay. Using transitions helps the reader to better comprehend the main points and arguments.
Why is it important to use parenthetical documentation in a research paper?
so that your reader will easily be able to find the source of the information by consulting the works-cited list
Which symbol is used in a Boolean search to find websites with similar words?
~