Research

_______________ is intentionally or unintentionally using someone else's work without giving credit to the original author or creator. a. Research b. Plagiarism c. Articulation d. Investigation

b. Plagiarism

Which of the following is not true regarding taking notes during your research? a. You should take long, copious notes on everything you read. b. These can be on paper or on the computer. c. Quotations should be short and direct. d. It will be easier for you if you write the source information along with your notes.

You should take long, copious notes on everything you read.

Which of the following is not true about using online sources in your research? a. The convenience of using online resources makes it the best choice for primary sources. b. You should be very careful about the sources you choose to quote. c. Typically, .org / .edu / and .gov sites tend to be the most reliable. d. Double check the credibility of the sources you find online.

a. The convenience of using online resources makes it the best choice for primary sources.

Teresa is preparing a speech about end of year exams in high school. Which of the following is the least likely to be an effective source for her to find credible information? a. her state's Department of Education website b. a website hosted by the teacher's union in her school district, which includes a discussion forum for teachers c. her school district's website d. the US Department of Education website - www.ed.gov

b. a website hosted by the teacher's union in her school district, which includes a discussion forum for teachers

While doing your research, all of the following would be good secondary sources to use to develop a general overview about the Vietnam War, except: a. the Encyclopedia Britannica b. an interview with a veteran of the war c. a textbook on the history of the 20th Century d. an online resource such as 'wikipedia.org' or 'www.history.com'

b. an interview with a veteran of the war

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism? a. "Towering genius disdains a beaten path. It seeks regions hitherto unexplored." - Abraham Lincoln b. As Abraham Lincoln said during his Lyceum Address, "Towering genius disdains a beaten path. It seeks regions hitherto unexplored." c. Genius does not like a beaten path, but prefers to go places that have not yet been explored. d. Abraham Lincoln once said that true genius seeks regions hitherto unexplored and disdains the beaten path.

c. Genius does not like a beaten path, but prefers to go places that have not yet been explored.

_________________ is defined as: inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc. a. Rehearsal b. Plagiarism c. Research d. Articulation

c. Research

All of the following are examples of primary sources, except: a. the above photograph taken at the time of the Civil war b. a letter written by a Union soldier to his wife just before he died in battle c. a comprehensive and well-documented Wikipedia entry on the Confederate States Army d. an eyewitness account of the Battle of Gettysburg

c. a comprehensive and well-documented Wikipedia entry on the Confederate States Army

Which of the following statements about secondary sources is not true? a. Examples of this type of source would be: summaries of other reports and history textbooks. b. These sources tend to be more subject to inaccuracies. c. These sources should be used to get an overview or general idea about your topic. d. All of the above statements are true of secondary sources.

d. All of the above statements are true of secondary sources.

Which of the following is not good advice for someone doing research for a speech? a. Develop your expertise b. Assess the credibility of resources c. Find evidence to back up your claims d. Working with other experts damages your credibility

d. Working with other experts damages your credibility