English II Unit 9 - Writing a Research Essay
The ____________________ should contain an attention-getting opening statement.
introduction
Using _____________________ enables the reader to easily note the sources you used for research because they are documented in a standard format.
MLA style
Websites may also contain _____ or illogical reasoning.
bias
Select all the types of sources for research.
books, internet websites, reference works
OR
broadens a search to include sites that contain either one of the terms
The ____________________ should contain a restated thesis and should end with a sentence or two highlighting the importance of the topic.
conclusion
Because of the focus you will need for the research paper, you should plan on working on your paper ___.
everyday
Insert quotation marks around the word or phrase when you are doing a(n) ___________ word choice search.
exact
The tentative outline will distract you from giving your research paper "shape."
false
The writing process is only a sequential process.
false
A _______________ is used for entries that run more than one line.
hanging indent
MLA stands for ____.
Modern Language Association
Select the information you should put on a note card.
1. the subject or heading of the note 2. a paraphrase, summary, or quotation from the passage 3. the number of the source 4. the page number from which the information came
Giving the author's last name will help the reader to easily find the ___________________ on the works-cited list.
source entry
Reliable _____________ are what make your research paper solid and strong.
sources
plagiarism
taking information from a source and presenting it as your own work by failing to give credit to the source
Too many quotations from sources weaken your research paper.
true
Create a ___________________ list for all the research sources used.
works-cited
The author's last name and the page number on which the information was found are written in ______________________ following any piece of information obtained from research.
parentheses
What thinking skills and habits does researching help to develop?
1. analyzing information 2. synthesizing information 3. habits of diligence and thoroughness
Your research question should be ___.
open-ended
Developing a ______ helps to track your progress.
research plan
NOT or (-)
restricts a search to exclude sites with certain words
Having a strong thesis statement is crucial for a research paper.
true
Research writing differs from ________ writing because its purpose is not to entertain, but to inform.
creative
The first few results listed may be the most ________, but may not be the most reliable.
popular
summarizing
putting the main idea of a passage in your own words.
paraphrasing
restating the passage in your own words.
A ____________________ allows you to use words or symbols to clarify your search to find information related to your specific topic.
Boolean search
How is the research writing process a recursive process?
It allows the writer to go back and repeat steps as necessary.
_______________ sources are original materials (such as first-hand accounts and interviews), while _______________ sources (such as biographies are written about primary sources.
Primary, secondary
The act of _______ is listing ideas relating to the topic on your paper.
brainstorming
When you ________, you are polishing your essay to make sure it is presented properly.
edit
Surround any ______________ with quotation marks and clearly identify the source.
quotations
steps of the research process
1. Choose a preliminary topic after doing background reading. 2. Develop an open-ended research question about your topic. 3. Select relevant sources, ensuring reliability. 4. Gather information by taking notes from sources, keeping track of the sources you use. 5. Refine (narrow, broaden, or clarify) your topic after gathering information. 6.Develop a thesis statement. 7. Create an outline or graphic organizer using the information you have gathered from research. 8. Draft the research essay, incorporating information gathered. 9. Revise and edit the essay to improve focus, clarity, style, and construction. 10. Publish or present your research essay.
________ writing involves selecting, exploring, and refining a topic, gathering and interpreting information from multiple sources, evaluating each one, synthesizing information and communicating it to an audience.
Research
Write the author's ____________________, or the shortened title of the webpage if the author is not given.
last name
Knowing the historical background of a novel will help with your understanding of the literature.
true
You should have about ____ note cards with relevant information from our sources.
20-25
quoting
writing a sentence or passage word for word form a source and enclosing it with quotation marks.
You should have at least ____ body paragraphs when you write your rough draft.
three
~
used to find sites with similar words
Select the benefits of writing an outline.
-can assist in seeing what main and sub points need development -helps prepare for the rough draft
Use the ___________________ to search by title, author, subject, or keyword.
online card catalog
Transitions aid the _________________ and flow of the essay, help the paper to be more cohesive, and allow the reader to better comprehend the main points and arguments.
organization
Brainstorming is a helpful ______ strategy.
prewriting
A well-written thesis statement reflects the main idea of the written work and states a specific claim, rather than just a general idea or opinion about a topic.
true
hyperlink
a graphic or text element in a document that links to another place in the document or to an outside document, webpage, video, etc.
Select all that applies to your multimedia activity.
-logically organized and easy to follow -at least ten slides or frames, including a slide for your works cited -explain your thesis and main points in an interesting, engaging way. Use both text and graphics -a hyperlink to link to a relevant video, website, or sound clip to display during your presentation -5-7 minutes long
