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.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9