English IV, Unit 7

Q1) _____ is not giving a fair and objective point of view.

Bias

9) Which of these are valid questions when determining to use sources?

Could this evidence support my argument? Did the author write this article to sell something, or for his company to profit? Did the author write for personal advancement or political persuasion?

11) Check all the questions for the topic that would be appropriate for an argumentative research question. 19th-Century British Women

Did Robert Browning's poetic style influence Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poetry? Were British Victorian women showing resentment of their limited social positions in society?

Q1) _____ are those who have a consensus of their peers.

Experts

scheme

a change in usual grammar structures or patterns

1) Taking _____ is necessary when doing research.

notes

10) Check all the questions for the topic that would be appropriate for an argumentative research question. Hate Crimes

Are hate crimes promoted on the internet by free speech? Should the punishment for hate crimes be the same for similar offences but not labeled "hate crimes"?

9) Check all the questions for the topic that would be appropriate for an argumentative research question. Olympic Sports

Are the dangers to Olympic contestants enough to halt the games permanently? Are the Olympic Games getting more or less dangerous? Do official judges of the Olympics games score teams fairly and without bias?

7) _____ is leaving out information for the purpose of slanting toward a desired position that changes the meaning of another's words.

Bias by omission

4) _____ sources should not be used in a formal argumentative research paper.

Noncredible

8) _______ It is always better to buy a truck or SUV than a sedan. _______ According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment increased by 304,000 in January 2019. _______ Students should be involved in some kind of musical performance each semester. _______ All animals evolved from cells in the ocean. _______ Earth is the third planet from the Sun. _______ The loud, booming sounds people have been hearing may come from military exercises.

Opinion Evidence Opinion Theory Evidence Theory

5) _____ is an act of fraud when writers use another's work or idea as their own.

Plagiarism

13) The countries that are mentioned in the fifth paragraph are Germany, Brazil, North Korea, and _____.

South Korea

7) _____ is found by analyzing the source information to see if it specifically supports the idea of the thesis.

Validity

antithesis

a language device in which two opposing ideas are placed together in a sentence using parallel constructions to achieve a contrasting effect

parallelism

a repeating pattern of particular words, phrases, or entire sentences that shows equally important ideas

2) The transition _____ connects the occurrences of deaths to the statistics regarding injuries in Olympic participants.

add to this

6) The works-cited page lists the sources that were used in the body text _____.

alphabetically

plagiarism

an act of fraud when writers use another's work or idea as their own

10) Which of these would be noncredible sources for a formal research paper?

an article from an author who works for a company who has an interest in promoting a certain point of view political commentaries an interview with a friend who has great opinions

red herring

an irrelevant diversionary tactic; "Straw man" is one type of red herring. example: Person A: I think that the Raiders will win this time. Person B: You just don't have any loyalty to your home team, do you?

5) A true story or _____ concerning your topic might be used as a brief example for evidence, as well.

anecdote

Q1) A true story or _____ concerning your thesis might be a good example for evidence.

anecdote

2) Writers must know the _____ so they can know what to write about and how to present it.

audience

7) The first paragraph, the introduction, contains a thesis statement about _____ the Olympics.

boycotting

5) Consequences for failing, such as financial ruin, make participants take _____ and risk injury or death.

chances

Q1) The _____ of the research and evidence of an argumentative research paper is the thesis statement.

conclusion

6) A(n) _____ source is one that is trusted as accurate.

credible

6) Often, a teacher may require specific sources of information found only in a library or college _____.

database

7) After the outline, the writer should begin a rough _____.

draft

3) The two factors most important to know when determining what vocabulary and reading level to use when writing are the audience's age and _____.

education

7) Credible _____ is created from experts who have proven these facts.

evidence

Q1) Credible _____ consists of facts proven by experts.

evidence

parenthetical citation

includes an author's name or title of a source in the body of a text

3) You will need to pick a subject that has enough _____ for the size of your research essay.

information

1) When researching, if you decide the evidence is inaccurate or _____, then you should modify the research question.

insufficient

8) To _____ all of the facts, one must dig deeply and find sources from all different kinds of media, books, or primary sources.

investigate

bias by omission

leaving out information for the purpose of slanting toward a desired position

4) However, you may also have to _____ the time period or categories of a topic to fit the information into the length of your paper.

limit

hasty generalization

making a decision about something based on limited information example: My two cousins said the swim classes at this YMCA are difficult. They will probably be difficult for me, too.

2) Notecards can be helpful because they are _____, meaning you can take them anywhere and organize them with your hands.

mobile

3) One paragraph suggests that dangers are due to _____ of Olympic staff.

negligence

inverted word order

not following the usual organization of the acting subject first, and then, the acting verb next

7) Bias is not giving a fair and _____ point of view.

objective

5) If you cannot find valid and credible sources, then your research question is _____.

obscure

4) A(n) _____ is a judgment based on feeling and personal perspective.

opinion

6) Each paragraph is represented by a _____.

roman numeral

10) This research paper should not contain figures of speech, _____, or humor.

satire

slippery slope

saying that a certain action will cause a series of inevitable events ending in a horrible consequence example: If you hang out at that park, you will become a drug addict.

post hoc ergo propter hoc (false cause)

saying that because one event follows another, the first event is the cause of the second event; This fallacy is sometimes just shortened to "post hoc." example: After I ate that hamburger, I came down with a cold. The hamburger must have caused the cold.

9) Which type of sources would be credible when researching on a current medical practice?

studies from experts with sources cited university studies

11) The fifth paragraph is about crime and _____.

terrorism

voice

the individualized pattern of style of a writer

5) A(n) _____ is an explanation for an event or series of events, but may not be proven.

theory

Q1) A(n) _____ may be true, but it is not proven by evidence.

theory

3) The conclusion of the research and evidence of an argumentative research paper is the _____ statement.

thesis

8) Every paragraph should support the ideas in the _____.

thesis statement

synthesize

to combine a number of ideas from different sources to form a new idea

Q1) True or False. Writers must know the audience so they can know what to write about and how to present it. If a person has a financial stake in an argument, she is likely to show bias in her statements.

true true

Q1) A source is only _____ if it is credible and it supports your thesis.

valid

12) Diction and rhetorical devices affect the _____, or the author's attitude toward a text.

voice

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2) _______ On the weekends, Jamal is working to save money for a car. _______ Sitting on the park bench can be a relaxing activity. _______ While Madison played the video game, she ate pizza. _______ Since my paper is due tomorrow, I need to work on it today. _______ Marcus, Daniel's best friend, is a senior at Highland High. _______ Jenna and Rachel both have birthdays in January.

??? gerund ??? ??? appositive phrase compound subject

Q2) True or False. _______ The rough draft should be written before the outline. _______ The goal of research is to answer the major research question. _______ Repetition is a particular idea, word, or grammar structure used several times for emphasis and readability.

False True True

Q2) What should you do if you find that your evidence is inaccurate or insufficient to support your thesis?

Modify the research question.

2) Which are ways to introduce a thesis in an introduction?

Refer to current or past events. Provide background information or context to the topic. Include interesting details.

prepositional phrase

a group of words consisting of a preposition and a noun that modify other words in the sentence

subordinate clause

a group of words introduced by a conjunction and dependent on the main clause

appositive phrase

a noun phrase that renames another noun next to it

gerund

a word that is a form of a verb ending in -ing that serves as a noun

9) Which of these are formatting requirements for the research paper?

a works-cited page 1,250 words minimum an outline

Q3) He went on _____ about his vacation, complete with photos on his phone.

ad nauseam

Q2) At what stage should the rough draft be written?

after outlining

Q2) Which of these would NOT be a credible source for a formal research paper?

an open source, web-based encyclopedia like Wikipedia

Q3) The italicized words are a(n) _____. Mr. Franks, Mindy's father, picked them up at the music hall and took them out for ice cream.

appositive

3) Writers must know their _____ to know how to present their arguments.

audience

9) Leaving out key facts to slant toward your position is called _________.

bias by omission

(Q2) ________ leaving out information for the purpose of slanting toward a desired position ________ a language device in which two opposing ideas are placed together in a sentence using parallel constructions to achieve a contrasting effect ________ a repeating pattern of particular words, phrases, or entire sentences that shows equally important ideas ________ an act of fraud when writers use another's work or idea as their own ________ includes an author's name or title of a source in the body of a text _______ the individualized pattern of style of a writer

bias by omission antithesis parallelism plagiarism parenthetical citation voice

Q3) Professor Morrissey confirmed that the vase was a(n) _____ Ming artifact.

bona fide

Q3) The seller pointed out that the car was being sold "as is," meaning the sale was strictly _____.

caveat emptor

Q3) The italicized words are a(n) _____. Mindy, who forgot the tickets, apologized to her friends and thanked her father.

compound predicate

3) _______ Thomas is going to the party and is bringing a cake, too. _______ I have to research for evidence until I have proved my thesis. _______ The article, one from a qualified expert on the subject, has a graphic that I need. _______ Withholding evidence cost the attorney his law degree. _______ Gymnasts and skiers have a high risk of injury.

compound predicate subordinate clause appositive phrase gerund compound subject

Q3) The italicized words are a _____. Mindy and her friends rode the bus to the music hall.

compound subject

4) The thesis statement should be derived from a discussion of the pros and _____ of an idea.

cons

2) _______ arguments that refute the claims of the opposing viewpoint _______ for an argumentative research paper, this should be formal _______ not giving a fair and objective point of view _______ those who have a consensus of their peers _______ the individualized pattern of style of a writer

counter agruments tone bias experts voice

6) The writer introduces an oppositional statement with participants saying they should make their own ______ rather than have the government do it for them.

decisions

Q3) Herbert ended dinner by embarrassing his hostess, which was not his only _____ of the evening.

faux pas

(Q2) The tone of an argumentative research paper should be _______.

formal

Q3) The italicized words are a _____. Missing the performance was the worst disappointment of their year.

gerund

1) _______ a word that is a form of a verb ending in -ing that serves as a noun _______ words that begin a subordinate clause such as after, although, because, so that, since, and until _______ a group of words introduced by a conjunction and dependent on the main clause _______ a noun phrase that renames another noun next to it _______ a group of words consisting of a preposition and a noun that modify other words in the sentence

gerund subordinate conjunctions subordinate clause appositive phrase prepositional phrase

Q2) Which type of logical fallacy is this? She did not say hello to me when I came in; she must have a difficult personality.

hasty generalization

1) _______ by the fact itself _______ buyer beware _______ an expectation of receiving a return equal in value to the favor being granted _______ an unacceptable person _______ done for free or not requiring payment _______ freedom to act _______ real or genuine

ipso facto (latin) caveat emptor (latin) quid pro quo (latin) persona non grata (latin) pro bono (latin) cate blanche (French) bona fide (latin)

4) A counterargument _______.

may need separate paragraphs if very long refutes oppositional views

1) If the evidence you have found is inaccurate or insufficient to support your research question, then you should _____.

modify the research question

Q3) The burglar went in through the second floor window, which was his _____.

modus operandi

7) The doctor's _____ was detailed and efficient. After her defeat in the midterm elections, she was _____ in the President's office. He went on _____ about his own accomplishments. When buying a used lawn mower, remember _____ applies. This bowl seems expensive, but it is a(n) _______ 17th-century piece. Wearing those ragged jeans to the symphony would be a classic _______. Perhaps he would take your legal case _______.

modus operandi persona non grata ad nauseam caveat emptor bonda fide faux pas pro bono

2) _______ method of operating _______ an embarrassing situation _______ a lead female singer in an opera company; or, a person who is prideful and difficult _______ to a sickening degree _______ in place of a parent _______ let go _______ have a nice journey or trip

modus operandi (latin) faux pas (french) prima donna (latin) ad nauseam (latin) in loco parentis (latin) laissez faire (french) bon voyage (french)

(Q2) If you cannot find credible and valid sources for a research question, the question must be too ___.

obscure

8) If credible and valid sources cannot be found, the research question must be _____.

obscure

(Q2) A(n) ___ helps to organize information into paragraphs.

outline

2) _____ save writers a lot of time in rewriting and revising their drafts.

outlines

5) An outline organizes information into _____.

paragraphs

5) The writer uses a(n) _______ to support the idea of the thesis.

past decision

Q3) After she resigned her position, she learned that she was _____ at the society and not welcomed back.

persona non grata

6) The purpose of an argumentative research paper is to ______.

persuade readers

Q2) Which type of logical fallacy is this? Our baseball team began winning after we got new uniforms.

post hoc

4) ________ The streetlights came on, then the Sun went down. The streetlights must have some effect on the Sun. ________ Serena came to school ten minutes late; she has no sense of responsibility.

post hoc hasty gernalization

Q3) The italicized words are a _____. To their dismay, they found they could not attend the musical.

prepositional phrase

Q2) First-hand information from the time of the event being studied is a(n) _____.

primary source

Q3) Dr. Emerson spent every summer in Ecuador doing _____ work in the mountains.

pro bono

Q2) A(n) ___ is a change in usual grammar structures or patterns.

scheme

10) _______ a change in usual grammar structures or patterns _______ a language device in which two opposing ideas are placed together in a sentence using parallel constructions to achieve a contrasting effect _______ a repeating pattern of particular words, phrases, or entire sentences that shows equally important ideas _______ an act of fraud when writers use another's work or idea as their own _______ captures the reader's attention and sets the tone

scheme antithesis parallelism plagiarism introduction

1) An introduction will _____.

set the tone announce the thesis statement capture the readers' attention

Q3) The italicized words are a _____. After they arrived, they discovered they had forgotten their tickets.

subordinate clause

Q3) _______ a group of words introduced by a conjunction and dependent on the main clause _______ a noun formed from a verb with an -ing ending _______ a noun phrase that renames a noun next to it _______ captures the reader's attention and sets the tone _______ words that begin a subordinate clause such as after, although, and because _______ refutes the oppositional views _______ a group of words consisting of a preposition and a noun that modify other words in the sentence

subordinate clause gerund appositive phrase introduction subordinate conjunction counterargument prepositional phrase

3) An effective conclusion should ______.

summarize the ideas of the body paragraphs provide insight about the thesis statement create a meaningful, unforgettable ending statement paraphrase the thesis statement

5) The conclusion of the research and evidence of an argumentative research paper is the _____.

thesis statement

Q2) A research paper should be written in a(n) _______ point of view.

third-person

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subordinate conjunctions

words that begin a subordinate clause such as after, although, because, so that, since, and until

15) The seventh paragraph, the conclusion, has a _____ of the thesis.

restatement

2) A(n) _____ may synthesize information from various sources to form a new idea.

secondary source

14) The sixth paragraph is about providing _____ in Rio de Janeiro.

security

10) The fourth paragraph is about environmental situations and _____.

sickness

8) The second paragraph uses ______ to show increasing injuries of Olympic participants.

statistics

Q1) A(n) _____ source can be trusted as accurate.

credible

6) _____ are those who have a consensus of their peers and establishments that would testify that they are highly qualified and credible.

experts

12) The fifth paragraph has _____ facts to support the topic.

five

13) The tone of an argumentative research paper is _____ and uses only third-person point of view.

formal

4) The _____ of research is to answer the major research question.

goal

9) For your research paper, one source from a table, _____, or chart is needed.

graph

8) Which of these are guidelines for the argumentative research paper?

has counterarguments gives pros and cons to a position proves the thesis statement is a logical discussion

9) The third paragraph states a(n) _____ view and gives a counterargument.

opposing

6) The source may have bias if the author was _____ to write the article for a company who benefits from the situation.

paid

1) _______ a repeating pattern of particular words, phrases, or entire sentences that shows equally important ideas _______ not following the usual organization of the acting subject first, and then, the acting verb next _______ a change in usual grammar structures or patterns _______ the individualized pattern of style of a writer _______ a language device in which two opposing ideas are placed together in a sentence using parallel constructions to achieve a contrasting effect

parallelism inverted word order scheme voice antithesis

3) A(n) _____ includes an author's name or title of a source in the body of a text.

parenthetical citation

Q1) An opinion is a judgment based upon feeling and _____ perspective, not facts.

personal

1) The purpose of an argumentative research paper is to _____ readers of the conclusion or thesis.

persuade

Q1) The purpose of an argumentative research paper is to _____ the readers.

persuade

ad populum (bandwagon)

persuades by appealing to the desire of being accepted by doing or thinking what other people are doing or thinking example: Only cool upper-class graduates go to an elite four-year university right after high school

11) ________ Susan left when Tiffany came; she must not like her. ________ If we outlaw smoking cigarettes, we will have to build twice as many prisons. ________ 90% of our viewers agree that Reba's Time is the most informative television broadcast concerning women's politics ________ Parent: It's time to do your homework.Child: You hate me, don't you? ________ Since my brothers didn't graduate college, I probably won't either.

post hoc (false cause) (c) slippery slope (e) ad popular (bandwagon) (a) red herring (d) hasty generalization (b)

8) Extreme bias is _____ or judgment not based on facts.

prejudice

1) A(n) _____ is first-hand evidence from the time of the event being studied.

primary source

4) It is possible that some countries may have severely _____ their athletes who did not win.

punished

5) Counterarguments _____ the main oppositions to the conclusion.

refute

Q1) Arguments that _____ the claims of the main oppositions are called counterarguments.

refute

11) _____ is a particular idea, word, or grammar structure used several times for emphasis and readability.

repetition

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