How to conduct Research Part 1

What is the first step in writing a research paper?

• Choosing a formatting style
• Writing the conclusion
• Researching your topic
• Drafting your essay
• Revising your paper

Which type of sources should be searched for first?

• Newspapers
• Textbook references
• Blogs
• Personal interviews
• Wikipedia

What is crucial for a thesis statement?

• Being a common fact
• A specific, defensible claim
• A broad topic
• Personal opinion
• A question

How should credible sources be identified?

• By their publication date
• By their popularity
• By the author's opinion
• By scholarly reference
• By website design

What is the purpose of drafting an outline?

• To correct grammar mistakes
• To map out the paper's structure
• To finalize the thesis statement
• To gather sources
• To define the conclusion

What should be included in the introduction of a research paper?

• A detailed conclusion
• A thesis and argument
• A list of sources
• Anecdotal evidence
• A counterargument

How can a counterargument strengthen your case?

• By proving other perspectives wrong
• By introducing new topics
• By complicating the thesis
• By showing research depth
• None of the above

What is a recommended strategy for revising a paper?

• Reading it once
• Ignoring feedback
• Putting it aside for a time
• Only using spell-check
• Writing a new thesis

Which voice is recommended for scholarly writing?

• Passive voice
• Active voice
• First-person voice
• Second-person voice
• None of the above

What is the final step in writing a research paper?

• Publishing
• Proofreading for errors
• Adding more sources
• Revising the introduction
• Changing the thesis