English 1131 self test

First four steps to follow when writing a research paper.

1. Select and limit the subject or topic. 2. Prepare a working bibliography 3. Prepare a preliminary outline and thesis statement. 4. Read and take notes.

The ___________ is the brain of any well-equipped library.

card catalog

A journal and diary are examples of ____________ sources.

primary

A book written by someone detached from the time period or event is an example of a ____________ source.

secondary

Outline development begins with identifying ______________.

the main points

Once the outline is completed, the next responsibility is _____________.

to write a thesis statement

Careful selection of resources and general reading are necessary for preparing a ____________.

working bibliography

The source cards make up the _____________.

working bibliography

Every source from which information is taken for the research paper must be listed on a ______________.

working bilbiography

The two basic types of research papers are ___________ and __________.

conclusive; informative

To discover ___________ is the main purpose of a research paper.

facts

A properly prepared outline is necessary for the writer of a research paper because ________________.

it helps the writer avoid procrastination.

The Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature is invaluable when researching for ____________ articles.

magazine

When developing an outline, it is vitally important to ______________.

maintain logical order

You must avoid ___________ when writing a research paper because it is ___________.

plagiarism; stealing

The first prepared outline for a research paper is called the ___________.

preliminary outline

Some _____________ should be asked about the topic to help guide the research.

questions

Scripture

And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. Matthew 9:9

The main points of an outline are labeled with ____________.

Roman numerals

To experience true reality, one must ___________________________.

walk with God