Research Basics

Which of the following is the correct font you should use when writing your research paper?

• Ariel

• Times New Roman

• Anything that looks professional

• Whatever font you want

What size should the font be?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

Can the title be a slightly larger font?

• Yes

• No

What should the spacing be for your research paper?

• Single

• 1.5"

• Double

• Whatever you want

The two most popular styles to use when writing a paper in college are...

• MLA and Chicago Style

• APA and Chicago Style

• MLA and APA

• Whatever style you want to use

You must develop your thesis at the beginning of your research...

• True

• False

The first step in the research process is to identify a problem or point of interest...

• True

• False

When searching for sources, which of the following websites should never be used or cited as a source?

• Government websites, non profits, and organizations

• Library databases

• Websites that can be edited by other users, blogs

• News and magazines

The best way to begin your research is to do a Google search...

• True

• False

In college, I should go to the library, talk to a librarian, and use the Writing Center to find appropriate books, websites, and sources for my research...

• True

• False