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Is this phrase appropriate for an academic essay? in his article Yes No
A
What does synthesis mean in a synthesis essay? to paraphrase to bend to quote to blend
D
What do you have to remember to do when you use an outside source in your academic essays? Check all that apply. Cite the source. Make the borrowed words seem like your own words. Use correct formatting, such as MLA. Use quotations to start the body paragraphs. Integrate or blend the quoted words with your own words.
ACDE
Use the following link to the Purdue Owl website and click on the MLA Abbreviations tab on the left. Then scroll down to find the answer to the question below. Purdue Owl MLA (This will open in a new window.) True or False? According to MLA 8th ed., you should write the complete publisher's name for a book in your Works Cited page. In other words, you should write the complete name instead of an abbreviated name. True False
T
1. Question 1 All of the following are good transitions to show comparison or contrast EXCEPT which one? 1 point Similarly Likewise Because In contrast
SAI D
A thesis statement must have a topic and controlling idea. True False
T
Creating an outline, either formal or informal, can help you organize your ideas so that you write a more logical research paper. True False
T
Statistics should not be used to start or end your body paragraphs. True False
T
Is this word appropriate for an academic essay? therefore Yes No
Y
1. Question 1 What is an essay? 1 point A piece of writing with multiple paragraphs focused around one topic A piece of writing with multiple paragraphs around several topics A piece of writing with one paragraph around one topic A piece of writing with one paragraph around multiple topics
A
10. Question 10 All of the following are appropriate transitions to use for a cause or effect essay EXCEPT what? 1 point Similarly Therefore As a result Thus
A
10. Question 10 Which of the following words most closely means the same thing as "argument" when we are talking about an argument essay? 1 point Persuasion Pursuit Opposition Fight
A
11. Question 11 True or False? The purpose of body paragraphs is to support the thesis statement of an essay? 1 point True False
A
What are sources used for in a synthesis essay? They help to support the writer's ideas. They show the reader what articles the writer read. They make your essay longer. They make important points for the writer.
A
1. Question 1 True or False? A thesis statement for an argument essay can be a fact or true statement. 1 point True False
B
All of the following can be used to develop the body paragraphs of an argument essay EXCEPT which one? Giving examples Explaining all of the opposing views in detail Giving reasons Answering the opposition
B
Is the following quote well-integrated, or blended with the writer's own words? However, they are a "representative of a different generation, one that freely mixes and matches from the whirring flood of information across new and old media, to create something new" (Kulish). Yes No
B
3. Question 3 All of the following statements are true according to this lesson EXCEPT which one? 1 point A compare/contrast essay can be called comparison. Contrast means to look at what is different between two topics. This lesson taught you that a compare/contrast essay should discuss both similarities and differences. This lesson taught you that compare means to look at what is similar between two topics.
C
4. Question 4 What are the two required parts of a good thesis statement? 1 point Topic and compelling idea Thesis and compelling idea Topic and controlling idea Thesis and controlling idea
C
A thesis statement for an argument essay can be a fact or true statement. True False
F
Academic essays should have only 5 paragraphs. True False
F
An academic essay usually needs 2 body paragraphs to support the thesis statement. True False
F
In an argument essay, it's ok if the thesis statement is not arguable because the rest of the essay will develop the argument. True False
F
It's ok to borrow some ideas from an outside source as long as you don't copy the exact words in your own essay. True False
F
Search engines like Google.com and Yahoo.com are good places to start your academic research. True False
F
Sources are used in documented essays to make or introduce important points in the essay. True False
F
When you write an argument essay, it's important to write equally about both sides of the argument. True False
F
Supporting ideas are more specific than the topic sentence in a body paragraph. True False
T
The purpose of body paragraphs is to support the thesis statement of an essay? True False
T
You should use a variety of types of body paragraphs in a documented essay. True False
T
2. Question 2 True or False? The following is a good thesis statement for a compare/contrast essay: Bears and lions are both strong animals, but they have different lifestyles. 1 point True False
A
3. Question 3 All of the following topics are debatable EXCEPT which one? 1 point In the '90s, coal and oil were the main sources of energy in the U.S. There is too much dependence on foreign oil in the U.S. Solar energy is the best way to meet energy needs in the U.S. The U.S. needs to find alternative fuels to oil.
A
3. Question 3 True or False? An effect is the result of something else. 1 point True False
A
What are the two required parts of a good thesis statement? Topic and controlling idea Thesis and controlling idea Topic and compelling idea Thesis and compelling idea
A
Which of the following is NOT a very good search term for this topic? Topic: Gun Laws guns gun laws in the U.S. the right to own a gun gun restrictions
A
Which of the following should you do in your thesis statement? Write a statement that is not too popular or obvious. Write a clear, logical fact. Use pronouns to refer to people and things that you will write about. Announce your thesis statement.
A
To avoid plagiarism, which of the following should you do? Check all that apply. Use quotations on all borrowed phrases and sentences. Cite the source for any borrowed words or ideas. Use quotations on all paraphrased phrases and sentences.
AB
Which of the following are features of an advanced argument essay? Check all that apply. It uses a variety of paragraph types to develop the argument. It uses personal stories to develop the argument. It uses outside sources to support the argument. It uses short body paragraphs to support the argument.
AC
1. Question 1 True or False? A cause is something that results from something else. 1 point True False
B
10. Question 10 True or False? The following is a good thesis statement for a compare/contrast essay: Most new cars have air-conditioning, satellite radio, and rearview cameras. 1 point True False
B
12. Question 12 True or False? An academic essay usually needs 2 body paragraphs to support the thesis statement. 1 point True False
B
2. Question 2 All of the following are effective ways to write an introductory paragraph for an essay EXCEPT which one? 1 point Start with a surprising statement. Explain several reasons to support your thesis statement. Start with general statements and get more specific. Start with an interesting hook or anecdote.
B
9. Question 9 True or False? A good paragraph should have at least two topic sentences. 1 point True False
B
Which of the following words will definitely make a thesis statement arguable? Can Should Shall Could
B
Which of the following can happen if a student is caught plagiarizing in an American college? Check all that apply. The student can be fined up to $100. The student can fail the class. The student can fail the assignment. The student can be kicked out of the school
BCD
2. Question 2 All of the following topics are debatable EXCEPT which one? 1 point Smoking is a bad habit that everyone should break. People who smoke should be more respectful of non-smokers. Smoking causes cancer and other diseases. Parents who smoke have a duty to quit.
C
3. Question 3 All of the following are rules of academic writing EXCEPT which one? 1 point Use correct grammar and punctuation. Use the format that your teacher requires. Use specific pronouns, such as "I," "me," "we," and "us." Cite outside sources in a correct format.
C
5. Question 5 What's the minimum number of causes you need to write about to make a good cause essay? 1 point 1 2 3 4
C
6. Question 6 In a body paragraph, which of the following sentences has a purpose similar to that of the thesis statement? 1 point Supporting idea Example Topic sentence Detail
C
A documented essay can be written without using any sources. True False
F
A good paragraph should have at least two topic sentences. True False
F
A parenthetical in-text citation should always use the author's last name. True False
F
A Works Cited entry usually starts with an author's last name. True False
T
A documented essay is usually an illustration or an argument essay. True False
T
In an argument essay, answering or responding to opposing view points can help to develop the essay. True False
T
9. Question 9 Is this an effective thesis statement for an argument essay? Eating a lot of greasy food causes weight gain and other health problems. 1 point Yes No
B
What type of body paragraph is this? illustration narration process description
B
Argument essays should have at least how many reasons to support the argument? 1 2 0 3
D
2. Question 2 True or False? The following is a good thesis statement for a cause/effect essay: There are several reasons that ocean water is rising and threatening some islands. 1 point True False
A
All of the following topics are debatable EXCEPT which one? In the '90s, coal and oil were the main sources of energy in the U.S. There is too much dependence on foreign oil in the U.S. Solar energy is the best way to meet energy needs in the U.S. The U.S. needs to find alternative fuels to oil.
A
Giving money to beggars on the street does not encourage them to get a job. Yes No
A
What is a good way to make your academic essays longer? Use bigger font so the paper looks longer than it is. Use some different types of paragraphs to add more body paragraphs. Repeat my major points several times in the essay.
B
Which of the following are types of paragraphs (modes of discourse) that you can use to help develop an argument essay? illustration, argument, cause/effect, discussion description, argument, compare/contrast, narrative discussion, illustration, narrative, classification argument, discussion, development, illustration
B
Is this an effective thesis statement for an argument essay? Temperatures are getting hotter and rain is badly needed. Yes No
B
4. Question 4 True or False? This lesson taught you that a cause/effect essay will focus only on causes or only on effects. 1 point True False
A
5. Question 5 True or False? A thesis statement for a compare or contrast essay should mention the two things being compared. 1 point True False
A
6. Question 6 True or False? In an argument essay, answering or responding to opposing view points can help to develop the essay. 1 point True False
A
7. Question 7 All of the following can be used to develop the body paragraphs of an argument essay EXCEPT which one? 1 point Explaining all of the opposing views in detail Giving examples Giving reasons Answering the opposition
A
7. Question 7 True or False? The following is a good thesis statement for a compare/contrast essay: While Michael Jordan was an excellent basketball player, Kobe Bryant is better than Jordan. 1 point True False
A
8. Question 8 True or False? Supporting ideas are more specific than the topic sentence in a body paragraph. 1 point True False
A
According to the lecture, where is the best place to look for sources for a research paper? library databases Google Scholar Google
A
According to the lecture, why should you take notes during your research? so you can organize your research so you can avoid writing the research paper so you can practice writing the research paper
A
8. Question 8 Is this an effective thesis statement for an argument essay? Giving money to beggars on the street does not encourage them to get a job. 1 point Yes No
A
8. Question 8 True or False? A good thesis statement for a cause/effect essay needs to tell the reader if the essay will discuss causes or effects. 1 point True False
A
All of the following topics are debatable EXCEPT which one? Smoking causes cancer and other diseases. Parents who smoke have a duty to quit. Smoking is a bad habit that everyone should break. People who smoke should be more respectful of non-smokers.
A
Choose the best search terms for the following topic: workplace ethics paid paternity leave for new fathers aaa office ethics
A
Every research assignment you will be assigned in college will have different requirements. True False
A
If you were using EasyBib to help you create a Works Cited entry for a YouTube video, and EasyBib gave you the results below, what additional information would you have to provide in order to create the citation? the author of the video and publication date the author of the video and date accessed the title and author of the video the title and date accessed
A
Is the following quote well-integrated, or blended with the writer's own words? For example, "Robin Thicke noticeably ripped off Marvin Gaye's 1977 hit 'Got to Give It Up' when he wrote the smash hit 'Blurred Lines' with Pharrell Williams and T.I. (Grow). No Yes
A
Is the following quote well-integrated, or blended with the writer's own words? It was not surprising to many people that a judge decided that Robin Thicke had "noticeably ripped off Marvin Gaye's 1977 hit 'Got to Give It Up' when he wrote the smash hit 'Blurred Lines' with Pharrell Williams and T.I." (Grow). Yes No
A
Is the following quote well-integrated, or blended with the writer's own words? Luckily, "the controversy did not appear to be hurting book sales. On Thursday afternoon 'Axolotl Roadkill' was ninth over all among books on the German Amazon site, albeit with many nasty postings about the plagiarism controversy." (Kulish). No Yes
A
Is the following quote well-integrated, or blended with the writer's own words? Nicholas Kulish reports that "the controversy did not appear to be hurting book sales" as it was "ninth over all among books on the German Amazon site." Yes No
A
Is the following quote well-integrated, or blended with the writer's own words? Roger Friedman explains that Mariah Carey has been in this situation before and because the "work tapes and notebooks of writing sessions have haunted Carey in other plagiarism cases," this case does not look good for her. Yes No
A
Is the following quote well-integrated, or blended with the writer's own words? The University of Virginia honor code clearly states its rules and "requires students to pledge not to cheat, lie or steal, or tolerate those who do" ("UVa Expels"). Yes No
A
Is the following quote well-integrated, or blended with the writer's own words? While plagiarism has always existed, the problem is that young people are "representative of a different generation, one that freely mixes and matches from the whirring flood of information across new and old media, to create something new" (Kulish). Yes No
A
Is this an effective thesis statement for an argument essay? People should not be forced by the government to vaccinate their children. Yes No
A
Is this word appropriate for an academic essay? increase Yes No
A
Use the following link to the Purdue Owl website and click on the MLA Abbreviations tab on the left. Then scroll down to find the answer to the question below. Purdue Owl MLA (This will open in a new window.) According to MLA 8th ed. what is the correct way to write the month, January, in the publication date for a journal in a Works Cited page? Jan. Jan Janu. January
A
Use the following link to the Purdue Owl website and click on the MLA Works Cited Page: Other Common Sources tab on the left. Then scroll down to find the answer to the question below. Purdue Owl MLA (This will open in a new window.) According to MLA 8th ed., which kind of source is this? recorded television episode painting, sculpture, or photograph recorded film or movie Netflix, Hulu, Google Play movie
A
Use the following link to the Purdue Owl website and click on the appropriate tab on the left to answer questions about creating a Works Cited page for book sources. Purdue Owl MLA (This will open in a new window.) According to MLA 8th ed., which of the following is not a correct Works Cited entry for a book? Option: Hogan Option: 1995 Option: 2012 Option: 2015
A
What is EasyBib? It's a website that helps students format their Works Cited page or References list. It's a piece of cloth that you easily tie around your neck to keep food off of your shirt when you eat. It's a website that will create a Works Cited page or References list for you.
A
What is an annotated bibliography? It is a list of articles related to your topic, and it summarizes and evaluates these. It is a list of articles that you plan to read for your research. It is a list of articles by one author who is an expert on your topic.
A
What is the first thing to do after you receive a research paper assignment? Think of a research question. Make an outline. Write the thesis statement.
A
What is the purpose of an annotated bibliography? to help you summarize and evaluate your sources to give you more work to do when you have a research assignment to help you develop your research paper to help you think of search terms for your research
A
Which citation format are you learning to use in this course? MLA (Modern Language Association) Chicago Style Vancouver Style APA (American Psychological Association)
A
Which of the following groups of words is definitely not on the Academic Word List? snooze, nerdy, lame fund, contribute, imply context, identify, major maintain, range, consume
A
Which of the following groups of words is definitely not on the Academic Word List? trashy, know-it-all, grouchy capable, display, incorporate error, alter, reject locate, remove, specify
A
Which of the following is the most academic kind of source? library databases news sources popular sources
A
4. Question 4 True or False? When you write an argument essay, it's important to write equally about both sides of the argument. 1 point True False
B
5. Question 5 True or False? In an argument essay, it's ok if the thesis statement is not arguable because the rest of the essay will develop the argument. 1 point True False
B
6. Question 6 True or False? A thesis statement for a compare or contrast essay does not need to indicate if the essay is comparing or contrasting. 1 point True False
B
6. Question 6 True or False? The thesis statement in a cause and effect essay must tell the reader what the 3 causes or effects are. 1 point True False
B
7. Question 7 True or False? The following is a good thesis statement for a cause/effect essay: The earthquake killed a lot of people near San Francisco. 1 point True False
B
7. Question 7 Which of the following words will definitely make a thesis statement arguable? 1 point Could Should Can Shall
B
8. Question 8 True or False? A point-by-point comparison essay usually has 2 body paragraphs. 1 point True False
B
9. Question 9 All of the following are important for developing each body paragraph of a cause essay EXCEPT what? 1 point A topic sentence stating one of the causes A summary of all of the causes Details and examples Several supporting ideas
B
9. Question 9 True or False? In the point-by-point comparison essay, each body paragraph is about one of the two topics the essay is comparing. 1 point True False
B
All of the following are rules of academic writing EXCEPT which one? Use correct grammar and punctuation. Use specific pronouns, such as "I," "me," "we," and "us." Use the format that your teacher requires. Cite outside sources in a correct format.
B
An annotated bibliography for a college class is always written in MLA format. True False
B
Choose the best search terms for the following topic: crime serious crime in the U.S. auto-theft statistics in Chicago
B
Choose the best search terms for the following topic: national security immigration visa screening policies
B
Choose the best search terms for the following topic: urban development urban development smoking rules in public housing
B
Is the following quote well-integrated, or blended with the writer's own words? Roger Friedman says, "Carey has several other blots on her record in the songwriting department, including lifting the music from Maurice White's famous hit by the Emotions, called "Best of My Love." Yes No
B
Is this an effective thesis statement for an argument essay? Eating a lot of greasy food causes weight gain and other health problems. Yes No
B
Is this an effective thesis statement for an argument essay? Borrowing money to buy a new house is a big decision. Yes No
B
Is this expression appropriate for an academic essay? It's a piece of cake. Yes No
B
Is this phrase appropriate for an academic essay? drunk as a skunk Yes No
B
Is this word appropriate for an academic essay? dummy Yes No
B
Is this word appropriate for an academic essay? gonna Yes No
B
Is this word appropriate for an academic essay? y'all Yes No
B
Use the following link to the Purdue Owl website and click any tab you need to to answer the question below about this sample Works Cited page shown. Purdue Owl MLA (This will open in a new window.) In this Works Cited page using MLA 8th ed., which kinds of sources are A, B, and C? Choose the answer below that identifies all three sources correctly. 1 point A. article with no author from an electronic source B. article with an author from an electronic source C. article with two authors from an electronic source A. article with an author from an electronic source B. interview from an electronic source C. article with no author from an electronic source A. article with an author from an electronic source B. article with no author from an electronic source C. printed book
B
Use this link to the Purdue Owl's MLA page to help you answer the following question. You will have to click on one of the tabs on the left menu of the webpage to find information about in-text citations. Purdue Owl MLA Which of the following does not use a correct MLA citation? Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263). Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth, 1800, p. 263). Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (263). Wordsworth extensively explored the role of emotion in the creative process (263).
B
Which of the following is not a reason to use a statistic in your research paper? to support your point to make your paper longer some subjects depend on them
B
Which of the following words most closely means the same thing as "argument" when we are talking about an argument essay? Fight Persuasion Opposition Pursuit
B
Which of the following would be the most effective thesis statement for a research paper? The tooth fairy and Santa Claus are imaginary characters for children. The U.S. government should require that all companies pay men and women the same amount of money for equal work. It's hotter in the oceans now than it was a few years ago, so something should be done about climate change. Terrorism is really awful, so governments should prevent it.
B
Which sentence below has a correctly formatted quotation (using MLA format)? There is more for Samsung to worry about because it "has been facing stiff competition for its premium smartphones from rival Apple" (Becker) There is more for Samsung to worry about because it "has been facing stiff competition for its premium smartphones from rival Apple" (Becker). There is more for Samsung to worry about because it "has been facing stiff competition for its premium smartphones from rival Apple." (Becker). There is more for Samsung to worry about because it "has been facing stiff competition for its premium smartphones from rival Apple." (Becker)
B
If you were using EasyBib to help you create a Works Cited entry for an electronic news source, and EasyBib gave you the results below, what additional information would you have to provide in order to create the citation? article title, publisher, and publication date author, publisher, and publication date article title, author, and publisher author and publisher
B, C OR D
To avoid plagiarism, which of the following should you do? Check all that apply. Put quotation marks around my own words. Cite the source either in an attribution or in parentheses at the end of the sentence. Put quotation marks around words that I copy exactly from the source. Change a bunch of the words in the source so that the ideas look like my ideas.
BC
All of the following are important to do in your writing to make your research paper academic and effective EXCEPT which one? Avoid overly emotional language in your writing. Avoid slang and cliché expressions in your writing. Avoid specific examples in your writing. Use academic vocabulary instead of informal language.
C
How do you integrate a quote well? Use several important sentences of a source. Introduce it with a phrase, such as "Smith says," and then use only the important part of the quote. Use only the important part of the quote and blend it with my own words.
C
What is the Purdue Owl? It is the mascot of a famous soccer team. It is a website that will create a Works Cited page or References list for your research paper. It is a website with information to guide students in formatting their essays in MLA or APA format.
C
10. Question 10 How do you create coherence in an essay? 1 point Use examples. Use topic sentences. Use supporting ideas. Use transitions.
D
2. All of the following are effective ways to write an introductory paragraph for an essay EXCEPT which one? Start with general statements and get more specific. Start with a surprising statement. Start with an interesting hook or anecdote. Explain several reasons to support your thesis statement.
D
4. Question 4 All of the following are good planning activities for a compare/contrast essay EXCEPT what? 1 point Using two circles Making a "T" chart Listing similarities and differences Writing a second draft
D
5. Question 5 Which of the following should you do in your thesis statement? 1 point Use pronouns to refer to people and things that you will write about. Announce your thesis statement. Write a clear, logical fact. Write a statement that is not too popular or obvious.
D
All of the following are questions to ask when determining reliability of a a source EXCEPT which one? Who wrote the source? What is the date of the source? What is the purpose of the source? How long is the source? Is the source biased?
D
How do you create coherence in an essay? Use examples. Use topic sentences. Use supporting ideas. Use transitions.
D
In a body paragraph, which of the following sentences has a purpose similar to that of the thesis statement? Supporting idea Example Detail Topic sentence
D
Most research papers share all of the following characteristics EXCEPT which one? The have considerable length. They use sources. They are complex. They are worth 150 pts.
D
What is an essay? A piece of writing with one paragraph around one topic A piece of writing with one paragraph around multiple topics A piece of writing with multiple paragraphs around several topics A piece of writing with multiple paragraphs focused around one topic
D
What is the key to choosing good search terms? think of several different general phrases to search use the same terms as the topic your teacher gives you think of one search term to use for all of your research think of several specific phrases to search
D
Which of the following internet sites would be acceptable to use when searching for sources for a research paper? www.google.com www.yahoo.com www.bing.com scholar.google.com
D
Which of the following is not an appropriate place to use a statistic in your research paper? as a hook in the introduction as a detail to support your own point as one of several statistics in a statistics paragraph in the thesis statement
D
A thesis statement is optional in your research paper. True False
F
An outline must include Roman numerals and capital and lowercase letters to keep it organized. True False
F
EasyBib always creates a correctly formatted Works Cited entry when you give it the correct information. True False
F
EasyBib is free to use for formatting in MLA and APA. True False
F
Every research paper must have at least one statistic to make the essay effective. True False
F
For academic research, you should write complete sentences when you take notes on an article. True False
F
If you paste a link to your online source in the EasyBib website, EasyBib will always supply all of the information you need to format your Works Cited entry. True False
F
It's ok to borrow some ideas from an outside source without citing it as long as you don't copy the exact words in your own essay. True False
F
Most research papers are about 5 pages long. True False
F
Most school library webpages have databases that anyone is free to use as long as they have an Internet connection. True False
F
Statistics can be used to start body paragraphs. True False
F
You must always use a formal outline to plan an effective research paper. True False
F
You should use as many academic words as possible in your research paper even if you don't know what all of them mean. True False
F
