Science Research is Fun!

Marco wants to test if the type of soil affects the rapid growth of a plant. Which is now the control variable in this problem?

• type of soil

• plant

• amount of water

• temperature

Using someone else's work to help you without their permission is:

• Plagiarism

• Periodical

• Research

• Sight

Are online library sources or online searches good ways to search for science information?

• No online library is not reliable.

• Yes, an online library has good information and internet can have great information as well.

Which of the following would be the best choice as a reference?

• peer-reviewed article
• corporate website
• encyclopedia
• search engine

When writing a scientific research paper...

• be as descriptive as possible
• include your own opinion
• include parenthetical citations
• start every sentence with "I think"

What format is used for citing sources in science?

• MLA

• Chicago

• APA

• KFC

When doing an advanced Google search, which websites can be trusted?

• .edu
• .org
• .gov
• All websites have potential for bias.

When doing scientific research, which is best?

• Primary Sources
• Secondary Sources

True or False: a good research paper uses as many descriptive adjectives as possible.

• True
• False

How many sources should you cite for your background research paper?

• Just One
• 2-3
• 5-7
• At least 10 is best