Conducting Research

What is the primary purpose of the research project described in the directions?

• To create a fictional story about a historical figure

• To analyze statistical data on various forms of protest

• To write an informational essay on a topic related to civil disobedience

• To prepare a presentation on the importance of citing sources

What is the main function of Chrome extensions like EasyBib, as mentioned in the text?

• To block websites that are not credible sources

• To automatically cite websites and create a bibliography

• To edit and proofread your research paper

• To provide tutorials on how to conduct research

Which citation format will be used for the project according to the provided information?

• Chicago Style

• APA Format

• MLA Format

• Harvard Style

Which of the following is NOT a required piece of information for citing a website in MLA format?

• The author's social media handle

• The name of the publisher

• The title of the article or page

• The URL or website address

How should you format the lines in an MLA citation after the first line?

• Double space and indent the first line

• Single space and indent the first line

• Double space and indent any lines after the first

• Keep all lines flush left without indentation

What is the purpose of identifying specific keywords for a research topic?

• To increase the number of search results

• To locate more relevant search results

• To create a complex search algorithm

• To avoid using a search engine altogether

Based on the planning sheet, which of the following is a recommended keyword strategy?

• Use general terms like "Civil Rights Movement"

• Use broad locations like "Greensboro" without additional context

• Use broad locations like "Greensboro" without additional context

• Avoid using specific events or names in keyword searches

Choose one of the influential individuals in American history we learned about in yesterday's lesson. Write down the full name of the person you select. Then, provide 5 keywords or search phrases you could use to find more information about that person's life, work, and achievements.

When taking notes, what should students do if they encounter a large block of text that contains essential information?

• Copy and paste the entire text block into their notes

• Summarize the overall meaning in 1-3 sentences

• Ignore the information as it is too lengthy to include

• Translate the text into another language for brevity

Which of the following best describes when it is appropriate to use direct quotations in note-taking?

• When the text is too difficult to understand

• For any information that seems import

• For specific details, facts, definitions, and statistics

• For 1-2 sentence statements that are particularly impactful or character-revealing