Research Pretest

The 1st step in the research process is

• evaluating the process

• Finalizing the research

• Writing the Paper

• Identifying the Problem

If step 1 is to identify the problem, then step 2 is to...

• Do a preliminary search for information

• Create a working hypothesis

• Evaluate your sources

After you have identified the problem, and done a preliminary search, you are ready to explore

(a)  

When evaluating sources, you should consider which of the following features?

• Credibility

• Accuracy

• Reasonableness

• Support

• All of the answers listed

Be sure to (a)   all the sources you consult, even if you there is a chance you may not use that particular source. The author, title, publisher, URL, and other information will be needed later when creating a bibliography.

A thesis statement

• gives details about the topic

• should be the last sentence in the paper

• tells the paper's topic

• must be at least 10 words long

Choose the site that ISN'T a database

• JSTOR

• Google

• EBSCO

• General OneFile

A primary source is

• Written by someone who has heard about the event

• A firsthand account of the event

• the first source you find

• created by the teacher

Revision in writing is...

• checking the English mechanics

• Getting your first ideas into your paper

• Taking notes on your topic

• Changing ideas or information in your paper

Editing in writing is

• checking the English mechanics

• Taking notes on your topic

• Getting your first ideas into your paper

• Changing ideas or information in your paper