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To compare nutritional information of his favorite breakfast cereals, Roman should visit

.com websites.

To find information about getting a driver's license, Tamia should visit a

.gov website.

Jalen is writing a paragraph about his experience at an adventure camp. Below is his topic sentence. Last summer I had so much fun going to an adventure camp. Which sentence best refines Jalen's topic sentence?

Adventure camp is where you get to do exciting things you've never done before.

The use of the words and, not, and or in a search engine is known as

Boolean search terms.

Which scenario describes a student filing a permission request for an online source?

David sends a letter to the owner of a source to ask if he can quote it.

Which question is open-ended?

Despite warnings, why do people consume energy drinks?

Michael submitted a narrative essay about a trip to the Grand Canyon. His teacher explained the paper had a problem with conventions. How should he revise it?

He should correct any mistakes in spelling or grammar.

Zach turned in an essay on humpback whales. His teacher explained the main message was unclear. How should he revise his paper?

He should develop the paper's controlling idea.

Yuki is preparing to write a research paper for his history class. Which style guide would be best for him to use?

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Which website citation is correctly formatted according to MLA standards?

MyPlate. United States Department of Agriculture, 30 May 2012. Web. 7 June 2013.

This graphic organizer shows the overall structure of an academic paper. Which element should appear in the blank oval near the bottom?

Restatement of Thesis

Which best describes why Katya would choose to use mapping to brainstorm her science report?

She wants to visualize how ideas relate.

Which best describes how sorting tools organize data?

Sorting tools rearrange data within columns and rows.

Zahra's softball team needs money for team T-shirts. The coach makes some fundraising suggestions, while team members brainstorm their own ideas. They vote on the one they like best. What is the main benefit of collaborating on fundraising ideas?

Team members are involved in the decision.

Which statement best describes the body paragraphs of an academic paper?

The body paragraphs consist of points to support the thesis.

Which criteria should be used to review a topic sentence? Check all that apply.

The topic sentence is neither too specific or too general. The topic sentence is closely related to the thesis statement. The topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph. The topic sentence is supported by details in the paragraph.

Why is it important to look at the verbs used to explain a writing assignment?

The verbs identify the paper's purpose.

How do the search methods differ for primary and secondary data?

These data use the same processes.

Why do MLA citations exclude a source's web address, or URL?

URLs often change.

Deepak is researching famous World War II pilots. She wants to focus on pilots from the United States rather than Germany. Which Boolean search will provide Deepak with the best results?

United States pilots not German pilots in World War II

Elena is preparing to write a book report on A Wrinkle in Time, which was assigned by her teacher. Given this situation, which question does she most need to consider?

What does she want the audience to know?

Samir is preparing to write an article for his school newspaper. Given this situation, which question does he most need to consider?

What does the audience want to know?

Which is the most relevant source for students researching the effects of climate change?

a government report written by a group of leading scientists

Michael is creating a presentation about the value of investing at a young age and wants to show how money can grow over time. Which type of visual aid would best serve his purpose?

a line

Jonas is creating a presentation for students about volunteering. He wants to begin by speaking about the various opportunities available, but he also wants to use multimedia to engage the students. Which is the most appropriate media resource for Jonas to use?

a video in which students talk about volunteer experiences

Which examples are credible sources that could be used for an essay on the environment? Check all that apply.

a website for a federal environmental agency a website run by a non-profit organizationa paper on the environment by a university professor

Read the passage from an academic paper on government. The primary purpose of government should be to provide for poor people. More and more citizens have fallen below the poverty line, and homelessness and hunger are on the rise. The voice of this passage could best be described as

academic

Credible online sources are more likely to contain information that is

accurate

Which best describes what a bibliography includes?

all resources consulted during research

Blogs differ from most other online text sources because they

allow readers to interact with each other.

What is an example of a source that is less likely to be copyrighted?

an acceptance speech by a presidential candidate

Flora needs a copy of Romeo and Juliet for class. Which type of online text source should she use?

an e-book

Where is a bibliography or works-cited list placed within a paper or report?

at the end

What do effective listening skills involve? Check all that apply.

attentive listening active listening body language

The image shows an outline. According to the writer, what is the ultimate problem with global warming?

damage to the environment

If there is a slow Internet connection or limited access to certain sites, it is often better to [ ] a video file before streaming it to use as part of a presentation.

download

How should students properly use media in a presentation? Check all that apply.

engage viewers by adding variety, stimulate the senses of the viewer and clarify relevant details in the text

A thesis statement is a sentence that most likely

explains the paper's topic.

Data is best described as

factual or numerical information.

Tamar decided to clean up trash in the park after school. The park was large and there was a lot of trash that needed to be picked up. Tamar also needed to be home soon to finish her homework and have dinner. The reason Tamar organized a group to help clean up trash in the park was to

get more garbage picked up faster.

Which elements are among the six traits of academic writing? Check all that apply.

ideas conventionsword choice sentence fluency

Secondary sources [ ] information gathered from primary sources.

interpret

Collaborating with others can help students

learn from different perspectives.

Which type of visual aid should students use to track small changes over time?

line graphs

What is one way to get permission to use a copyrighted online source?

locate the owner and make a request

What is included in a strong paragraph? Check all that apply.

one main idea in a topic sentence a concluding sentence supporting sentences

The map shows rainfall amounts in the United States. Which presentation would most likely include this map?

one that seeks to identify areas across the US that are prone to flooding

When writing about ways to fix troubles caused by poor study habits, a(n)[ ] is the best place to start.

outline

A set of sentences focused on a single idea is called a

paragraph

What is plagiarism?

passing off another person's ideas and work as one's own

Which source would best enable students to read the feelings and thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi?

personal letters written by Gandhi

A sorting tool is most likely used to

present ordered data.

What is the first step in the writing process?

prewriting

Sora composes a point-by-point outline for his writing assignment about the American diet. He is most likely writing about

problems with typical American food and possible solutions.

Determining which visual aid to use in a presentation starts with identifying its

purpose

Which step most likely determines the popularity of a search engine?

ranking

The main goal of search engines is to provide what kind of information?

relevant

When using an online media source, students should ensure the information is

relevant, credible, and valid.

The most relevant source for politicians debating whether to reduce the size of the military is a

report on a government website analyzing the idea.

Which is an example of plagiarism?

rewriting an author's opinion, with different words

Which of these is an example of gathering secondary data?

searching for a chart

Paola's paper on rock formations was returned with a note asking her to rework the rhythm and flow of the language. Which academic writing trait does this relate to?

sentence fluency

Which are examples of organizational aids? Check all that apply.

sequence charts timelines Venn diagrams outlines

Which organizational aids work best for a paper written in chronological order? Check all that apply.

sequence charts timelines

Online multimedia is best designed to appeal to the viewer's sense of

sight and hearing.

The primary function of causes, effects, quotations, facts, and statistics in a paragraph is to

support or illustrate the topic sentence.

Media sources are most relevant to a presentation if they

support the content.

To be considered strong, a paragraph should

support the thesis statement.

Alka can best argue her paper's thesis statement by finding data that

supports her position.

Which primarily provides thoughts or opinions about the topic?

the concluding sentence

The graphic shows a web organizer. Which best describes what its being illustrated here?

the many problems caused by a hurricane

Which activities do discussion groups engage in? Check all that apply.

think-alouds snowballing brainstorming

The graphic shows events in the order they occurred. This organizational aid is a(n)

timeline

Why would students most likely need to collect data? Check all that apply.

to answer a question to support a position to understand a problem

Which best describes why it is important for Omar to use citations in his research paper?

to give others credit for the information

Why might a state tourism office use a road map in its brochures?

to show points of interest where visitors can go

Students who want to show physical features of a region would use which type of map?

topographical

A relevant online media source best helps an audience

trust the material.

A credible online source is less likely to include

unproven opinions.

Diagrams, graphics, videos, and images are known as [ ] aides.

visual

An author's qualifications are important in determining whether a media source is

credible

In addition to MLA, what are some other widely used style guides? Check all that apply.

American Psychological Association Associated Press Chicago Manual of Style

Read the example thesis statement below. Going to college can be expensive because of the high cost of books and tuition. Which best explains why this is an effective thesis statement?

It includes specific points to be discussed.

Which best describes why plagiarism can have legal consequences, such as lawsuits and fines?

It is considered a form of stealing.

Which qualities are most important for a thesis statement to have?

It should be specific, clear, and focused.

Which best describes conventions in an academic paper?

It's the use of mechanical and grammatical accuracy in writing.

Which scenario describes a student citing an online source in his or her work?

Ling includes the name of a source's author in her report.

Which best describes an advantage of an online discussion?

Members have more time to reflect on others' ideas before responding.

In regards to their audience, it is most important for writers to

be aware of their audience.

Which are online text sources? Check all that apply.

blogs ,e-books ,encyclopedias, and e-zines

This graphic shows an organizational aid. This organizational aid is an example of

cause and effect.

A credit given to an author for his or her work is called a(n)

citation

Bar graphs compare values across categories using[ ] to display their information.

columns

In a paragraph that follows the TRIC pattern, a sentence that offers a definition, explains an idea, or develops the topic should

come right after the topic sentence.

If a student passes off an author's work as his or her own, the student has

committed plagiarism.

Media is a form of [ ] in which news, information, and entertainment can be shared.

communication

To summarize means to

condense the main idea into a few words.

Which is an example of gathering primary data?

conducting a survey