Basic Research and MLA Formatting

Which of the following is the best definition for rhetorical device?

• The use of first-hand evidence to prove a point.

• The use of language that is intended to have an effect on its audience.

• The repetition of vowel or consonant sounds.

• The use of parallelism in writing or speaking.

Which of the following is the best definition of major research question?

• An answerable inquiry (question) that drives the research of a specific concern or issue.

• The set of questions asked to find out specific information about the research topic.

• The 'why' question.

• The questions that we brainstorm to learn about a topic.

Which of the following best defines what a primary source is?

• It is a first-hand account of an event or of a time period.

• It is a second-hand account of an event or of a time period.

• It is a first-hand account of an event or of a time period that is considered to be authoritative.

• It is any account of an event or of a time period.

Which of the following defines what a secondary source is?

• It is a source of information with first-hand knowledge of a time period or event.

• It is a source of information that was created by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions AND is not considered authoritative.

• It is a source of information that was created by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions AND is considered authoritative.

• It is a source of information with secondary knowledge of a time period or event.

Which of the following best defines evidence?

• It is the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true OR valid.

• It is the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or theory is true AND valid.

• It is the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief is true AND valid.

• It is the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true AND valid.

Which of the following best describes what a bibliography is?

• It is a formal list of works that WILL be used for research on a given topic or issue.

• It is a formal list of works that MAY be used for research on a given topic or issue.

• It is a formal list of works that ARE used (cited) in the body of a researched essay, article, or book.

• It is an informal list of works that have been collected for future research.

Which of the following best best describes works cited?

• It is a formal list of works that ARE referenced in the body of a researched essay, article, or book.

• It is a formal list of works that MAY be referenced in the body of a researched essay, article, or book.

• It is a formal list of works that WILL be used for research on a given topic or issue.

• It is an informal list of works that have been included in an essay, article, or book for further information.

Which of the following is the correct margin setting for an MLA formatted work?

• 1 inch for the header (top) and footer (bottom); 1 inch for the left and right.

• 1 ¼ inches for the header (top) and footer (bottom); 1 inch for the left and right.

• 1 ⅜ inches for the header (top) and footer (bottom); 1 inch for the left and right.

• 1 ½ inches for the header (top) and footer (bottom); 1 inch for the left and right.

What is the difference between a header and the heading of a paper?

• The header is the margin at the top of a sheet; the heading is where a person places one's last name and inserts the page number.

• The header is the margin at the top of a sheet; the heading is where one types one's name, the teacher's name, the class/period, and the date.

• The header is the margin at the top of a sheet where a person types the heading, which consists of one's name, the teacher's name, the class/period, and the date.

• The heading is the margin on the left side of the paper where one types the header, which consists of one's name, the teacher's name, the class/period, and the date.

Generally, MLA formatted papers will use which font and size?

• Any legible font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, 12 point only.

• Times New Roman or Arial,14 or 16 point

• Times New Roman or Arial, 10 or 12 point

• Any font is suitable as long as it is larger than 10 points.