English III Unit 8
If there is not enough information about an idea, then the research question is _______, concealed or unknown, and it needs to be changed.
obscure
Students should not write on a topic that would _____ their teachers or anyone else who may read the paper.
offend
A(n) ___________ is information placed in parentheses directly after a quotation or paraphrase in a text. The author's name and page number are placed in parentheses.
parenthetical citation
"The polar bears were stranded by the melting iceberg that broke off." This sentence has a(n) _______ verb tense in the sentence structure.
passive
A(n) ___________ is first-hand evidence from the time of the event being studied, and a(n) ___________ uses it in the text.
primary source; secondary source
Choose THREE things that make a good argumentative research paper.
proves the thesis includes different ideas or opinions has credible sources for evidence
Planning includes a critique of the research plan and possible the need to ______, or make changes to the research question and thesis. However, the topic must first be approved by your _____.
reformulate; teacher
A student should anticipate what the counterarguments may be, write them down in the paper, and ______ them by using evidence.
refute
Body paragraphs also need to ______ any counterarguments that the writer may think the reader may have.
refute
The idea about a topic needs the be turned into a major _________.
research question
However, the ______ and the thesis may have to be ______ first.
research question; revised
A(n) _______ is a change in the usual grammar structures or patterns to emphasize ideas and add focus by changing the rhythm in writing.
scheme
The information on an outline may be too narrow or broad in ________ and may need to be changed.
scope
The intersecting information on a Venn diagram shows the ________, and the information in the separate areas shows the ________.
similarities; differences
Strong evidence will _____ the thesis and win the argument.
support
Credibility is ________.
the state of being credible or trusted as accurate.
Validity is ________.
the state of being valid or relevant for a particular purpose.
A(n) ____________ is an explanation for an event or series of events, but does not have absolute proof.
theory
Cancer is possibly caused by emotional stress.
theory
Some scientists say dinosaurs evolved from birds.
theory
Weak evidence makes a(n) _________ argument in a research paper.
weak
Lesson 2 - Determine Audience and Purpose; Evaluate Sources
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Lesson 3 - Research and Organize Information
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Lesson 1 - Plan for Writing an Argumentative Research Paper
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Lesson 4 - Gather, Evaluate, and Cite Evidence
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Lesson 5 - Critique the Research Plan; Complete an Outline
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Lesson 6 - Revise a Research Question and Thesis; Begin a Draft
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Lesson 7 - Write a Title, Introduction, and Conclusion
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Lesson 8 - Analyze Nonfiction and Technical Sources
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From the first paragraph, one could infer that _______.
✘ Statistics are always difficult to obtain. ✘ Statistics may be biased.
Choose the statement that best expresses the main idea of the selection.
✘ Where the facts are complicated, and interests are tangled, moreover, many sets of figures may enter into the question. . . .
Put the five steps to writing an argumentative research paper in order.
1.) Make a Research Plan 2.) Write an Outline, Draft, and Works-cited Page 3.) Evaluate Draft for Clarity, and Purpose; Revise 4.) Proofread and Edit 5.) Publish
The final grade of this paper is worth ____________of the Unit Test score.
50%
What is a statistic?
A statistic is a piece of data usually expressed in numbers and percentages.
Which statement best expresses how data or statistics could be erroneous?
A very little human nature will upset a very great body of statistics.
Select the three purposes of an introduction.
Announce the thesis statement. Capture the readers' attention. Set the tone.
What THREE major questions do you ask yourself when critiquing you research plan?
Are you finding sources with accurate, reliable evidence? Does the evidence appear to answer your major research question? Is the amount of evidence you are finding sufficient?
______ are the reasons that oppose your idea or theory.
Counterarguments
________ are those who have an consensus of their peers in establishments that would testify to their expertise.
Experts
Which statement best expresses why people need to be careful about making judgments or practices based on data?
Furthermore, in most human affairs, results are produced by a multiplicity of causes; and though statistics may throw light on three quarters of all the causes that are potent in any given case, yet the other quarter, which are irreducible to definite statement, may wholly alter the result.
Topic: Reading classical literature is necessary to expand a student's knowledge.
Is reading classical literature necessary to expand a student's knowledge?
Topic: There is too much violence allowed in sports.
Is there too much violence allowed in sports?
In "Steps for Writing an Argumentative Research Paper," which step is the most important?
Make a Research Plan.
Does Graph A define exactly what kind of crimes it includes? Based on Table B, which category or categories do you think it includes?
No; It probably includes the categories: violent crime, murder, and non-negligent manslaughter.
_______ gives equal importance to ideas and can be used for a topic sentence to relate to several ideas.
Parallelism
________ is an act of fraud when writers use another's work or idea as their own.
Plagiarism
________ is a particular question, idea, or grammar structure used several times for emphasis and readability.
Repetition
Topic: Minimum wage should be increased.
Should minimum wage be increased?
Select SEVEN items that an effective conclusion may include.
Summarizing the ideas of the body paragraphs Paraphrasing the thesis statement Providing insight about the thesis statement Creating a meaningful, unforgettable ending statement Giving descriptions, details, facts, or opinions that are not in the body Deriving a conclusion based upon the body Referring to an idea in the introduction
Comparing the graph and the table, which data would probably be the most accurate? Why?
Table B; because the numbers are from the FBI website.
Exactly what data in Graph A is not defined?
The data that is not defined are the numbers at the left. "Rates" are percentages, but are these numbers the actual numbers of nonviolent crimes? It doesn't say.
If the source for Graph A is a secondary source, what source of information is missing concerning the data?
The primary source of the information is missing.
Briefly describe the information presented in Graph A.
These are the top 10 cities with the highest crime rates in 2015. These cities have populations of over 250,000.
A(n) __________ is a graphic organizer that compares and contrasts two items.
Venn diagram
______ is the individualized pattern of style of a writer.
Voice
Which sources would not be good when researching on a current medical practice?
Wikipedia advertisements that promote sales out-of-date information
A(n) ______ has a central topic and supporting information.
Word Web cluster
What are the SIX necessary items and requirements for the final research paper?
a picture, graph, or chart of data as one source a minimum of three sources that are counterarguments 1,250 words (minimum) an outline a works-cited page written in third-person point of view
Assumption Circular Reasoning Post hoc Red herring
a speculation not based on proof. going in circles with no new useful information for explanation. states that something caused an event just because it occurred before that event. a deliberate diverting away from the question to avoid answering it.
From the Lesson, what are the transition or connecting words used in the thesis statement of the introduction and in the paraphrased thesis in the conclusion? a. introduction - b. conclusion
a. Because of this b. Then
The two important factors to know when determining what vocabulary and reading level to use when writing are the audience's ______ and _______.
age; education
A(n) ________ utilizes parallelism to deliver an equivalent and makes ideas more memorable.
antithesis
The research paper is due ________________.
at the end of the Unit.
Writers must know their _______ so they can know what to write about and how to present it.
audience
The purpose of an argumentative research paper is to _______ readers of the conclusion or thesis.
convince
The body paragraphs should answer any questions to _______ that the reader may have.
counterarguments
Often, a teacher may require specific sources or information only from a library ________.
database
After the outline, the writer should begin a rough ______.
draft
To introduce a thesis in a paper, the writer could refer to current or past action ___________ that attract the reader's attention or provide ___________ information (context or history of the topic), or include interesting ___________ that did not fit elsewhere in the outline.
events; background; details
Ninety-eight percent of the seniors at Washington High graduated this year according to the school report.
evidence
Shakespeare is the second most quoted English writer, states express.co.uk.
evidence
When choosing a person to interview, a researcher should find a(n) _________ on the subject.
expert
The minimum page count for the body of the paper will be _______ pages.
five
The tone of an argumentative research paper is _______ and does not use first-person or familiar-point of view, or present unsubstantiated opinions or appeals to emotion.
formal
Unreliable information on the internet may have ___________, ___________, or ___________.
fraud error bias
To help organize ideas in a paragraph, the writer should use _______ throughout the the text that may be similar or the same words used in the topic sentence.
key words
Every paragraph should support or ______ the ideas in the thesis.
link to
It is especially important not to ________ a person by adding or leaving out information.
misquote
In Table B, what major differences between types of crimes and their numbers in the three cities stand out? Select three examples. (Estimate percentages: number of crimes divided by population.)
much higher rate of murders in Detroit aggravated assaults are much lower in Oakland Memphis has a much lower motor vehicle theft.
The purpose of this research paper is to be _______ and formal to present different sides of an argument and find which is the most valid.
objective
A(n) _______ is a judgement based on feeling and personal perspective.
opinion
Getting a new car always brings happiness to the owner.
opinion
Poodles make the best pets because of their intelligence.
opinion
Students should be involved in some kind of sports each semester.
opinion
Making a(n) _____ is an important organizational task to do before writing a draft.
outline
A graphic organizer can also express ______ organization.
paragraph
The research plan may need to be changed, and the research question _________ before wasting any more time.
refocused
Which would be the best sources for a formal research paper?
scientific journals from reputable publishers that have been fact-checked websites from formal institutions, accredited universities, and government offices
Violent video games may cause criminal behavior.
theory
The conclusion of an argumentative research paper is the _____ statement.
thesis
Graphic organizers help a writer visualize different kinds of __________, and online charts or word wizards help an author __________ ideas.
thinking patterns; brainstorm
A(n) _______ can show different sequential periods that can be written into different paragraphs.
timeline
Diction and rhetorical devices affect the ______ or author's attitude toward a text.
tone
Effective counterarguments have ______ words to help organize opposite ideas such as however, on the other hand, and contrary to that idea.
transition
The thesis should be an original or _______ idea from a discussion of the pros and cons of your idea.
unique
Your sources should contain evidence that has ___________ and ___________.
validity; credibility
The purpose of ______ is to contain enough evidence to prove the thesis statement.
body paragraphs
A paragraph's organization may be from general information to specific, or the opposite from specific to ______.
general
If a writer wanted to publish and sell her work, probably, the most important factor would be if the audience finds the topic _______.
interesting
A title should be _______ and give the reader a(n) _______ of what the argument proves.
interesting; idea