Research and Inquiry Test Review

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What is a credible source for research?

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A credible source is a reliable and trustworthy source of information, such as a peer-reviewed academic journal.

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How do you indicate a quote from another source?

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You indicate a quote by surrounding it with 'quotation marks'.

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When must you acknowledge your source?

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You must acknowledge your source when you use exact quotations, paraphrase, or summarize the source.

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What is the final stage in conducting a research study?

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The final stage in conducting a research study is publishing your work.

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What is a good research question about railroads and the economy?

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A good research question is: 'How do the railroads impact the region's economy?'.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in research?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of your research.

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What does it mean to paraphrase a source?

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To paraphrase a source means to restate the information in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is the importance of citing sources?

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Citing sources is important to give credit to the original authors and to avoid plagiarism.

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What is an example of a non-credible source?

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An example of a non-credible source is a blog post written by an anonymous author.

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What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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Summarizing involves condensing the main ideas of a source, while paraphrasing involves rewording specific information.