Research Paper Presentation

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for writers to develop strong research skills?

• To make their writing more credible and informative

• To impress their teachers

• To write longer essays

• To avoid doing any original thinking

Multiple Choice

Which example from the slides best illustrates plagiarism in journalism?

• A college professor resigning for using others' research

• A screenwriter apologizing for claiming someone else's work

• A president accused of copying speeches

• A journalist whose stories came with a warning that his work was not his own

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions best demonstrates appropriate handling of research?

• Giving credit to original authors when using their work

• Using someone else's work without citation

• Claiming another person's ideas as your own

• Ignoring the sources of your information

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to handle research appropriately, as illustrated by the examples of the college professor, screenwriter, president, and journalist?

• To avoid plagiarism and maintain integrity

• To gain fame quickly

• To save time on research

• To impress others with borrowed work

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to give credit to others when using their work in your research?

• To avoid plagiarism and respect intellectual property

• To make your research look longer

• To confuse the reader

• To hide your sources

Multiple Select

Which of the following are specific details that help narrow the scope of a research question?

• Who

• What

• Where

• When

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important step when conducting research?

• Finding sources from different perspectives

• Ignoring the research question

• Using only one source

• Avoiding objective facts

Multiple Choice

What are the main types of sources used in research?

• Audio-visual materials, books, periodicals, reference sources

• Websites, blogs, podcasts, interviews

• Magazines, newspapers, social media, textbooks

• Videos, articles, essays, journals

Multiple Select

Which of the following categories are part of the Dewey Decimal System?

• Generalities

• Technology (Applied Sciences)

• Geography & History

• All of the above

Open Ended

What are some characteristics of credible sources?

Multiple Choice

According to the concept of biblical worldview shaping, what should one rely on to determine if a supposed fact truly corresponds to reality?

• Personal feelings

• Majority opinion

• Objective standard of Scripture

• Internet sources

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to seek out and identify trustworthy sources, according to the principle of integrity in biblical worldview shaping?

• To avoid reading too much

• Because all sources are equally valid

• To avoid half-truths and misinformation

• Because sources are always biased

Open Ended

Describe two steps you would take to evaluate the relevance of a source for your research question.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important questions to ask when evaluating a source's credibility?

• Is the publisher well known?

• Does the publication look professional?

• What credentials does the author have?

• Is the source entertaining?

Open Ended

When evaluating a source's credibility, what does it mean if the content is presented objectively?